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  • Title: A comparison of IHA and ELISA tests in the detection of antibodies to entamoeba histolytica.
    Author: Filice G, Carnevale G, Meroni V, Barcella M, Carosi G.
    Journal: Boll Ist Sieroter Milan; 1984; 63(6):510-2. PubMed ID: 6100069.
    Abstract:
    In this report we have evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of IHA and ELISA for the detection of anti-amebic antibodies in the serum samples of 147 patients with poor mental and hygienic status hospitalized in mental institutions. Our data have demonstrated a positive agreement between ELISA and IHA on positive sera. The major drawback of IHA is the occurrence of false negative results, 13/82 sera negative in IHA (less than 1/128) are positive in the ELISA. Furthermore, the ELISA is useful for serological diagnosis of amebiasis in the laboratories of low endemic areas.
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