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Sensitivity of Immunofluorescence Test in Giardiasis

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Title: Sensitivity of Immunofluorescence Test in Giardiasis

Authors: Rakhshanda Baqai , Saleem Hafiz , Sarwar J. Zuberi , Shahana Urooj Kazmi 

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 1993

Volume: 43

Issue: 10

Language: English

Categories
Giardiasis (4) Immunofluorescence (3) Diagnostic tests (32) Parasitology (2240) Infectious Diseases (12373)

Abstract

Introduction


Giardia lamblia - a common causative agent of diarrhea1 can easily be detected by direct microscopy. Because of intermittent excretion it can however be missed even after repeated stool examination2,3. Attempts should therefore be made to evaluate other methods co diagnose giardiasis. This study reports the comparative evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of routine methods with immunofluorescence test.

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