title: False-negative serologies in amebic liver abscess: report of two cases.
abstract: Amebiasis, the parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, may result in extra-intestinal diseases among which liver abscess is the most common manifestation. We report two cases of amebic liver abscess illustrating the inequal sensitivity of serologic tests detecting anti-amebic antibodies.
authors: Department of Biology, HIA Desgenettes, Lyon, France. mp0207@hotmail.fr
authors: Marie-Pierre
authors: MP
authors: Otto
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: Gérôme
authors: Christophe
authors: C
authors: Rapp
authors: Michel
authors: M
authors: Pavic
authors: Thierry
authors: T
authors: Vitry
authors: Lionel
authors: L
authors: Crevon
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Debourdeau
authors: Fabrice
authors: F
authors: Simon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica / Q000276:immunology*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012698:Serologic Tests / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D008795:Metronidazole