Comparison of multiplex-PCR and antigen detection for differential diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica
Amebiasis is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. However, differentiation between E. histolytica and Entamoeba dispar, which are morphologically identical species, is essential for treatment decision, precaution of the invasive disease and public health. The purpose of the present study wa...
Main Authors: | Helena Lúcia Carneiro Santos, Regina Helena Saramago Peralta, Heloisa Werneck de Macedo, Magali Gonçalves Muniz Barreto, José Mauro Peralta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702007000300013&lng=en&tlng=en |
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