Advances and strategies in biosensor-based diagnostics for parasitic infections: a comprehensive scoping review

Parasitology Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Selva Aminizadeh, Gita Alizadeh, Zahra Alizadeh, Balal Khalilzadeh, Zurina Zainal Abidin, Mahdi Marzi, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Samad Hoseinzadeh, Ehsan Ahmadpour, Raheleh Rafiei-Sefiddashti
DOI: 10.1007/s00436-025-08608-8
Cited by: 3
References: 161

Abstract

Parasitic diseases are among the most widespread infections worldwide, causing millions of deaths and illnesses each year. So rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential, requiring highly sensitive and specific tests. Biosensors can provide significant advantages over traditional diagnostic methods because of their specificity, sensitivity, speed, simplicity, ease of use, repeatability, and capacity for early-stage disease detection. Recent advances in modern diagnostic tools for detecting parasitic infections use nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanotubes. These developments have significantly lowered detection limits to the picogram and femtogram levels. This review will cover recent advancements in biosensor-based diagnostic techniques in parasitology.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Electrochemical sensors and biosensors Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Publication details

Journal / source
Parasitology Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
125
Issue
1
Pages
6–6
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN