By ULY CLINIC

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Amoebiasis

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Introduction

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Amoebiasis is an infection caused by the protozoa organism Entamoeba histolytica, which can cause colitis and other extra-intestinal manifestations. The infection is primarily acquired through ingestion of contaminated food and water and occasionally can be acquired through oral-anal sexual practices. 

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Bloody diarrhea

• Crampy abdominal pain

• Fever

• Weight loss

• Peritonitis in severe forms

• Evidence of motile trophozoites or cysts on saline wet mount from a stool specimen

 

Pharmacological Treatment

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• Metronidazole (PO) 400–800mg 8 hourly for 5 days 

OR

• Tinidazole (PO) 2g once daily for 3 days  

OR 

• Secnidazole (PO) 2g single dose 

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Updated on, 2.11.2020

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References

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1. STG