False-negative serologies in amebic liver abscess: report of two cases

Amebiasis, the parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, may result in extra-intestinal diseases among which liver abscess is the most common manifestation. We report two cases of amebic liver abscess illustrating the inequal sensitivity of serologic tests detecting anti-amebic antibodies.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of travel medicine 2013-03, Vol.20 (2), p.131-133
Hauptverfasser:	Otto, Marie-Pierre, Gérôme, Patrick, Rapp, Christophe, Pavic, Michel, Vitry, Thierry, Crevon, Lionel, Debourdeau, Philippe, Simon, Fabrice
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antibodies, Protozoan Antiprotozoal Agents - administration & dosage Drainage - methods Entamoeba histolytica - immunology False Negative Reactions Humans Immunoglobulins Jaundice, Obstructive - etiology Liver Liver Abscess, Amebic - complications Liver Abscess, Amebic - diagnosis Liver Abscess, Amebic - microbiology Liver Abscess, Amebic - physiopathology Liver Abscess, Amebic - therapy Male Metronidazole - administration & dosage Middle Aged Parasitic diseases Serologic Tests - methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed Travel medicine Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Amebiasis, the parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, may result in extra-intestinal diseases among which liver abscess is the most common manifestation. We report two cases of amebic liver abscess illustrating the inequal sensitivity of serologic tests detecting anti-amebic antibodies.
ISSN:	1195-1982 1708-8305
DOI:	10.1111/jtm.12007