A case of amebic colitis: A potentially fatal mimicker of inflammatory bowel disease
ABSTRACT Amebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, can present diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical manifestations and potential for misdiagnosis, particularly in regions with low incidence rates. We report a case of a 9‐year‐old girl initially diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease but later confirmed to have amebic colitis.
Fadhel Al Ateeqi +2 more
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Performance Evaluation of the Elecsys HCV Duo Immunoassay in the Public Healthcare Setting in Cape Town, South Africa. [PDF]
Hardie DR +6 more
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic disorder that presents with a variety of systemic complications, including gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations. These GI symptoms can overlap with those of digestive autoimmune diseases (DAD) such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), complicating the diagnosis and management.
Saray Mesonero Cavia +3 more
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Diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in Mexican populations: current conventional serology lacks adequate sensitivity and specificity. [PDF]
Ramsey JM +9 more
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Abstract Objectives Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a widespread Gram‐negative bacterium, affecting over half of the global population. This study investigated the prevalence of H. pylori among children in Ilam, western Iran, and assessed potential associations between infection, fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), hemoglobin concentration (HbC), and ...
Saeed Hemati +2 more
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The Results After One Year of an Experimental Protocol Aimed at Reducing Paratuberculosis in an Intensive Dairy Herd. [PDF]
Filippi A +9 more
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Respiratory syncytial virus serology by a simplified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
M. C. Steinhoff +2 more
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Reactive autoimmune‐like enteropathy in the setting of a chlamydia infection: A case report
Abstract A 16‐year‐old female presenting with acute left‐sided abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting associated with a 20‐lb weight loss. She was found to have positive chlamydia polymerase chain reaction upon admission. She underwent endoscopy and colonoscopy, with pathology revealing marked inflammation, complete villous blunting with ...
Sarah Masten +3 more
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Chronic health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on school workers: a cross-sectional post-pandemic analysis. [PDF]
Watts AW +10 more
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Abstract Objectives Strict gluten‐free diet (GFD) is the mainstay of therapy in celiac disease (CD), however, data on factors determining long‐term adherence is limited. We aimed to compare serology, dietician detailed interview (DDI) and various questionnaires (Biagi, modified Leffler) to assess GFD adherence, to identify determinants of adherence and
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