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Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica.

Authors :
De Francesco MA
Villanacci V
Pasini M
Ciccarone A
Bertoni F
Gottardi F
Tomasoni LR
Source :
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

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