出版社：Teachers Association of Rajshahi Medical College
摘要：Amebic liver abscess (ALA) is an ancient parasitic disease caused by E. histolytica described first by Hippocrates. It is endemic worldwide, mainly in tropic and subtropics countries. About 50 million true E. histolytica infections and approximately 100,000 deaths occur each year globally. In Bangladesh, exact incidences of amebic liver abscess cases are not estimated, but hospital reports indicate that it is endemic. Immunity and immune responses in acute and post infections of ALA are not well understood to date. However, the understanding of immunology is essential to know disease progression, recovery, morbidity, and mortality as well as diagnosis and newer prevention strategies like vaccine development. In this 15-month prospective and follow-up study, different antibody responses are estimated periodically.
