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  • Title: [Diagnostic significance of identification of anti-entamoeba histolytica antibodies (author's transl)].
    Author: Janitschke K, Mravak S, Werner H, Schmitt I, Fengler-Dopp D.
    Journal: MMW Munch Med Wochenschr; 1977 Mar 11; 119(10):335-8. PubMed ID: 191745.
    Abstract:
    Examinations were performed with the indirect immunofluorescence test (IFAT) and the indirect haemagglutination test (IHAT). Negative titers (less than 1:5) do not exclude an infection with E. histolytica. Titers up to 1:80 in both reactions are found in patients with negative stool specimens or indicate an asymptomatic infection of the intestinal lumen, an incipient or past symptomatic amoebiasis. IFAT values of 1:160 together with a negative or positive IHAT are also suggestive of the two last-mentioned types of infection. These titers are also found in patients with gastrointestinal disorders of other orgin. IFAT values higher than 1:60 with a positive IHAT are probably due to an invasive amoebiasis. Titres are, however, only diagnostic pointers.
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