Comparison of two immunoassays for detection of Entamoeba histolytica

J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Aug;46(8):2778-9. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00652-08. Epub 2008 Jun 11.

Abstract

Effective diagnostic tools are essential in order to combat disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. In this study, we compared the commercially available Ridascreen Entamoeba test (R-Biopharm) and the E. histolytica II test (Techlab), and we found that the E. histolytica II test detects E. histolytica infections more accurately.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Entamoeba histolytica / immunology
  • Entamoeba histolytica / isolation & purification*
  • Entamoebiasis / diagnosis*
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity