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Amoebic liver abscess screening

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Overview

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Entamoeba histolytica infection.

Screening

Screening

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Entamoeba histolytica infection.

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