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Amoebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica)

Intestinal amoebiasis: stool sample * 3, 48 hours apart, in PVA fixative

Amoebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica)

 

·        Diagnosis:


o  Intestinal amoebiasis: stool sample * 3, 48 hours apart, in PVA fixative


o  Cysts: frequently present asymptomatically (carrier state)

 

o  Extra-intestinal amoebiasis (eg amoebic abscess of the liver) maybe months later. Serum antibody test

 

·        Treatment:


o  Intestinal amoebiasis: metronidazole then diloxanide furoate


o  Extra-intestinal: metronidazole (surgical drainage may be necessary)


o  Asymptomatic: Diloxanide furoate

 

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