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. © 2012 Elsevier Inc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 372-373 |
Journal | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Antigen detection
- Diagnostics
- Entamoeba histolytica