Amebiasis

ABSTRACT

Amebiasis is an important cause of death from parasitic disease worldwide. The causative organism is Entamoeba histolytica, which has an infective cyst stage and a pathogenic and motile trophozoite stage. The clinical presentation can vary from an asymptomatic carrier state to fulminant colitis and colonic perforation. The majority of patients can be managed medically. However, a small percentage of patients require urgent exploration and resection with an associated high mortality rate. Early recognition and initiation of medical therapy including treatment of asymptomatic carriers are vital to preventing catastrophic outcomes.

KEYWORDS

Ameba - colitis - fulminant - parasite

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