Evaluation of total immunoglobulin G and subclass antibodies in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for serodiagnosis of human amebic liver abscess

Background Amebic liver abscess (ALA) caused by Entamoeba histolytica is usually diagnosed based on its clinical symptoms, medical imaging abnormalities of the liver, and serological tests, the most common being the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). For more than three decades, no investiga...

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Main Authors: Penchom Janwan, Lakkhana Sadaow, Rutchanee Rodpai, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Vor Luvira, Wattana Sukeepaisarnjaroen, Amnat Kitkhuandee, Krisada Paonariang, Oranuch Sanpool, Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Toshihiro Mita, Pewpan M. Intapan, Wanchai Maleewong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/14085.pdf