Off-label Use of Gastrointestinal Multiplex PCR Panel for the Diagnosis of Amoebic Liver Abscess: A Three-case Pediatric Report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Off-label Use of Gastrointestinal Multiplex PCR Panel for the Diagnosis of Amoebic Liver Abscess: A Three-case Pediatric Report

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  • Michael Muñoz-Rosa

  • Natalia Arango-Serna

  • Juan Mesa-Monsalve

  • Alejandro Diaz-Diaz

  • October 15, 2025

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    Amoebic liver abscess is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

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    The FilmArray Gastrointestinal panel effectively diagnosed E. histolytica in liver abscess fluid in three pediatric cases.

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    Off-label use of the multiplex PCR panel enabled rapid diagnosis and targeted therapy for amoebic liver abscess.

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    Traditional diagnostic methods for amoebic liver abscess are limited by false negatives and resource constraints.

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    Timely diagnosis and treatment adjustments led to favorable clinical outcomes in all three pediatric patients.

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Off-label Use of Gastrointestinal Multiplex PCR Panel for the Diagnosis of Amoebic Liver Abscess: A Three-case Pediatric Report

  • by Michael Muñoz-Rosa, Natalia Arango-Serna, Juan Mesa-Monsalve, Alejandro Diaz-Diaz

  • October 15, 2025

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