A proof-of-concept point-of-care test for the serodiagnosis of human amebic liver abscess

Background Amebic liver abscess (ALA), caused by an extraintestinal invasion of the virulent protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, is important among parasitic causes of morbidity and mortality, especially in the tropics. Clinical symptoms, medical-imaging abnormalities of the liver and serological tests...

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Published in:PeerJ
Main Authors: Rutchanee Rodpai, Penchom Janwan, Lakkhana Sadaow, Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew, Oranuch Sanpool, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Toshihiro Mita, Pewpan M. Intapan, Wanchai Maleewong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2025-03-01
Subjects:
Amebic liver abscess
Entamoeba histolytica
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Immunochromatographic test
Serodiagnosis
Point-of care test
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