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Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica.
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Journal of infection and public health [J Infect Public Health] 2024 Mar; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 464-466. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 11. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- We report an unusual and confirmed case of invasive amebiasis in a non-endemic area where the source of infection remains unknown. During her admission, the patient developed amebic colitis and extraintestinal liver abscess with a favorable outcome following the antiparasitic therapy.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no competing interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1876-035X
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of infection and public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38262084
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2023.12.027