CAPÍTULO XVIII
Diarrea aguda
Fernando Sierra, MD
Jefe, Sección de Gastroenterología
Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
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*EIA = enzyme immunoassay (inmunoanálisis enzimático). DFA = direct fluorescent antibody (anticuerpo fluorescente directo).
Examen O & P: examen para huevos (ova) y parásitos.
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