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Case report demonstrates effective use of multiplex PCR panel for diagnosing amoebic liver abscess in pediatric patients, suggesting further validation needed.
Diagnosis of amoebic liver abscess is challenging. A multiplex polymerase chain reaction panel, traditionally employed for the detection of enteric pathogens in stool, proved useful for the rapid diagnosis in three pediatric patients when used off-label on liver abscess fluid. While this approach enabled timely and targeted antiamoebic therapy, highlighting its potential in high-burden, resource-limited settings, it represents an unvalidated use of the technology that requires further investigation.
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