False-negative serologies in amebic liver abscess: report of two cases.

Abstract

Amebiasis, the parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, may result in extra-intestinal diseases among which liver abscess is the most common manifestation. We report two cases of amebic liver abscess illustrating the inequal sensitivity of serologic tests detecting anti-amebic antibodies.

• Authors: Marie-Pierre Otto, Patrick Gérôme, Christophe Rapp, Michel Pavic, Thierry Vitry, Lionel Crevon, Philippe Debourdeau, Fabrice Simon
• Journal: Journal of travel medicine (J Travel Med) 2013 Mar-Apr Vol. 20 Issue 2 Pg. 131-3 ISSN: 1708-8305 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 23464723 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2013 International Society of Travel Medicine.

Chemical References

• Antibodies, Protozoan
• Antiprotozoal Agents
• Metronidazole

Topics

• Adult
• Antibodies, Protozoan
• Antiprotozoal Agents (administration & dosage)
• Drainage (methods)
• Entamoeba histolytica (immunology)
• False Negative Reactions
• Humans
• Jaundice, Obstructive (etiology)
• Liver Abscess, Amebic (complications, diagnosis, microbiology, physiopathology, therapy)
• Male
• Metronidazole (administration & dosage)
• Middle Aged
• Serologic Tests (methods)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome