title: The detection of serotonin: an additional approach in diagnosing amebiasis.
abstract: The diagnosis of amebiasis is often difficult and time consuming. Entamoeba histolytica has been shown to contain serotonin. This fact might be exploited in the clinical setting. Assaying for serotonin may provide valuable diagnostic information.
mesh_terms: D000562:Amebiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica / Q000378:metabolism; D004749:Entamoebiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005243:Feces / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D012701:Serotonin / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D012701:Serotonin