EMERGING DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES FOR Entamoeba histolytica:
IMPLICATIONS FOR RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS
ANATE P. J., ADEMULEGUN F. G. AND ODUWOLE O. A.
ABSTRACT
Amoebiasis, a serious public health problem in underdeveloped nations, is caused by the infectious protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Entamoeba histolytica infection ranges from asymptomatic to symptomatic, and even extraintestinal state such as amoebic liver abscess. Accurate diagnosis is pertinent for effective treatment, prevention of complications, and improved surveillance. Literature for this narrative review was sourced from scientific databases and search engines including PubMed, Google Scholar, and African journal online (AJOL). This review evaluates conventional, immunological, and molecular diagnostic methods for the detection of E. histolytica.