Amoebic Liver Abscess: Potential Application of New Diagnostic Techniques for an Old Pathogen

Abstract Amoebic liver abscess is a severe and potentially life-threatening infection requiring prompt diagnosis and early targeted treatment. Diagnosis is challenging because conventional diagnostic methods such as light microscopy and serology are often unreliable. Molecular techniques have emerge...

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Published in:	Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Main Authors:	Federica Portunato, Claudia Bartalucci, Antonio Vena, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Elisa Porcile, Paolo Montanelli, Nataniele Piol, Monica Centanaro, Enzo Andorno, Matteo Bassetti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Adis, Springer Healthcare 2024-03-01
Subjects:	Amoebiasis Liver abscess FilmArray gastrointestinal panel
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-024-00934-1

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