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Detection and Differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar Isolates in Clinical Samples by PCR and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
1 Jan 2003
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Differential diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica (pathogenic) and Entamoeba dispar (nonpathogenic), which are two morphologically identical species of amebae, is essential both for treatment decision and public health knowledge. The study reported here was designed to choose a reference differentiation technique. Stool samples (n = 95) were tested by microscopy, TechLab enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs),...
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