[The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)--a new serodiagnostic method for the detection of parasitic infections (author's transl)].

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a new serodiagnostic aid for the indirect demonstration of parasites. Examples of the application of ELISA are given in a review of the literature. Antibodies against Babesia and Besnoitia could be detected in various domestic and laboratory animals. The application of ELISA for the detection of toxoplasma antibodies also under the influence of hammondia infections is discussed. Larva migrans visceralis could be demonstrated using ELISA in mono-infected mice and dogs, cross reactions with other helminth antibodies in human sera do not, however, permit a reliable diagnosis of larva migrans visceralis. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay may be recommended as a screening test for contamination investigations.