Investigation of choice for invasive amoebiasis is________________?

Correct answer: B. ELISA

  • A. Indirect hemagglutination
  • B. ELISA
  • C. Counter immune electroporesis
  • D. Microscopy

Explanation

ELISA detects antibodies against Entamoeba histolytica and is useful in invasive disease, where stool microscopy may be negative. Serology is more helpful for tissue infection than routine examination of faeces.

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