Diagnosis of parasitic infections of the small intestine by the Enterotest duodenal capsule.
A method for the diagnosis of giardiasis and strongyloidiasis by the Enterotest duodenal capsule is described. The method has a greater reliability than does the examination of stool specimens. Results of a study of 36 patients are reported.
D002214:Capsules; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000469:parasitology*; D008722:Methods; D009093:Mucus / Q000469:parasitology; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*
D002214:Capsules