Current Concepts
Amebiasis Newer Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment
Abstract
AbstractAmebiasis is still regularly encountered in the United States, both from the local community and in patients returning from abroad. Serologic technics, particularly the indirect hemagglutination test, have proved to be sensitive and specific and have improved the ability to detect cases of invasive amebiasis. Metronidazole has proved to be a safe, effective amebicide with activity in the bowel lumen, bowel wall and systemically, and has largely replaced other forms of therapy in this disease.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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