Publications by authors named "Gabriela L Calle-Pacheco"
Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- Amoebiasis, caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, is a major health concern in tropical regions with poor sanitation and is the third leading cause of parasitic mortality.
- Traditional diagnostic methods like microscopy and antigen detection are cost-effective but cannot distinguish E. histolytica from other similar species like E. moshkovskii.
- Recent advancements in molecular testing, such as PCR techniques, offer quicker and more accurate identification of amoebiasis, improving diagnostic accuracy and potentially revealing new parasitic species.
