Abstract |
Entamoeba histolytica antigen assays on stool are widely used to diagnose amebiasis. We report a case of confirmed amebic colitis with a false-negative antigen detection that became positive after treatment. Our results indicate that these assays may underdiagnose acute amebic infection when used alone and should be used cautiously.
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Authors | Núria Prim, Pilar Escamilla, Roser Solé, Teresa Llovet, Germán Soriano, Carmen Muñoz |
Journal | Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease
(Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis)
Vol. 73
Issue 4
Pg. 372-3
(Aug 2012)
ISSN: 1879-0070 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22683092
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antigens, Protozoan
(analysis)
- Diagnostic Errors
- Dysentery, Amebic
(diagnosis)
- Entamoeba histolytica
(immunology, isolation & purification)
- Feces
(chemistry, parasitology)
- Humans
- Male
- Microscopy
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