Abstract
The bedside diagnosis of amebiasis could improve patient care. In Bangladesh and Vietnam, a novel and simple-to-use Entamoeba histolytica rapid antigen test had 97% sensitivity and 100% specificity compared to the results of a standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay antigen detection method, and a rapid antibody test had 89 to 100% sensitivity and 89 to 95% specificity.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
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Antigens, Protozoan / analysis*
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Entamoeba histolytica / immunology*
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Entamoeba histolytica / isolation & purification*
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Entamoebiasis / diagnosis*
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Feces / chemistry
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Humans
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Point-of-Care Systems*
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Serologic Tests
Substances
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Antigens, Protozoan
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic