Investigation of Entamoeba histolytica in stool specimens by direct microscopic examination and ELISA in a hospital

Objectives: Stool antigen assay has been shown to be as sensitive and specific as culture with isoenzyme analysis and to outperform microscopy for the detection of E.histolytica in endemic area. The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of E.histolytica by direct microscopic examin...

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Main Authors: Keramettin Yanık, Süleyman Durmaz, Alicem Tekin, Özcan Deveci, Erkan Yula, Türkan Toka Özer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dicle University Medical School 2011-09-01
Series:Dicle Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.dicle.edu.tr/fakulte/tip/dergi/yayin/383/06.pdf