Seroprevalence and optimized quantitative PCR detection of Entamoeba histolytica using self-collected rectal swabs among men who have sex with men in southern Taiwan: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Amebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, has emerged as a sexually transmitted enteric infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) and people with HIV (PWH) in developed countries. While previous surveillance studies in Taiwan among PWH showed ongoing transmission, investi...

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Principais autores:	Chin-Shiang Tsai, Koji Watanabe, Akira Kawashima, Wei-Chen Lin
Format:	Artigo
Sprog:	Inglês
Udgivet:	BMC 2026-02-01
Serier:	Tropical Medicine and Health
Fag:	Entamoeba histolytica Amebiasis Men who have sex with men Quantitative PCR Self-collected rectal swabs Seroprevalence
Online adgang:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-026-00919-5
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