| Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar: differentiation methods and implications | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15689308 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar are two species morphologically identical (except hematophagous trophozoites) but one of them is pathogenic. Sensitive and specific molecular techniques which are able to distinguish E. histolytica from E. dispar have been developed recently. Detection of antigen in stool using the ELISA method is the diagnostic test method of choice for clinical use in the developing world. It is rapid and simple. Cultures for zymodeme analysis and PCR detection of the parasite remain research tools. Species identification is imperative both for improved clinical diagnosis and treatment and for planning control strategies. |
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Authors:
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S Anane; S Khaled |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annales de biologie clinique Volume: 63 ISSN: 0003-3898 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Biol. Clin. (Paris) Publication Date: 2005 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-03 Completed Date: 2005-03-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984690R Medline TA: Ann Biol Clin (Paris) Country: France |
Other Details:
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Languages: fre Pagination: 7-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculté de médecine de Tunis, Département de parasitologie, Tunis, Tunisie. ma.consulting@planet.tn |
Vernacular Title:
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Entamoeba histolytica et Entamoeba dispar: méthodes de différenciation et implications. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Antigens, Protozoan / analysis Entamoeba / classification*, genetics, pathogenicity Entamoeba histolytica / classification*, genetics, pathogenicity Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Polymerase Chain Reaction Species Specificity |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antigens, Protozoan |
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