Comparison of Various Methods in the Diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica in Stool and Serum Specimens

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Uslu H., Aktaş O., Uyanık M. H.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, cilt.48, sa.2, ss.124-129, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2015.0074
  • Dergi Adı: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.124-129
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar, amoebiasis, Entamoeba antigens, ELISA, IHA
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Entamoeba histolytica is indistinguishable from Entamoeba dispar in direct microscopic examination. A definitive diagnosis of E. histolytica is important in terms of the treatment of the patient and to avoid unnecessary costs. This study's aim is to determine the prevalence of E. histolytica and to make a comparison of the different diagnostic tests in the patients specimens defined as E. histolytica/E. dispar infection.