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A complement fixation test for amebiasis with an increased antibody content

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

Summary

An improved procedure for diagnosis of amebiasis by means of complement fixation has been described with the following advantages:

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    Simpler preparation of a stronger antigen.

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    Increased positiveness in early and treated cases.

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    Increased stability of the test by the use of larger amounts of patient’s serum.

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    A more satisfactory correspondence between this test, other ameba tests and clinical findings.

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  1. Chicago, Illinois

    Emil Weiss M.D. & Lloyd Arnold M.D.

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Department of Bacteriology of the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, and the Illinois State Department of Public Health.

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Weiss, E., Arnold, L. A complement fixation test for amebiasis with an increased antibody content. American Journal of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition 4, 282–287 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02999918

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