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Comparison of PCR and antigen detection methods for diagnosis of <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> infection
24 Nov 2004
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AIMS: To assess different laboratory methods for the identification of Entamoeba histolytica in clinical samples. METHODS: Antigen detection enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, polymerase chain reaction solution hybridisation enzyme linked immunoassay (PCR-SHELA), and a commercial Lightcycler PCR were compared using 101 stool and pus samples. RESULTS: Fifteen of the 101 samples were positive for E histolytica by...
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