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    Amoebiasis - Entamoeba Histolytica Infections: A Review

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    Publication Date
    1986-01
    Author
    Rees, P.H.
    Type
    Article, Journal
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    Abstract/Overview

    Many populations of Entamoeba histolytica, identified by enzyme electrophoresis, are non-pathogenic, and as infections are frequently self limiting, treatment of asymptomatic cyst' passers may often be unnecessary. Tissue (invasive) amoebiasis remains a diagnostic challenge, but the advent of improved serology and , for liver abscess, scannning techniques, particularly ultrasound, has made it easier to come to a reasonably certain diagnosis before starting treatment. Where facilities are limited, a therapeutic trial with a nitroimidazole such as metronidazole in an adequate single daily dose for 3 days is safe and rapidly effective.

    Subject/Keywords
    Enzyme electrophoresis; Asymptomatic cyst; Nitroimidazole; Metronidazole; Hydatid cyst
    Publisher
    East African Medical Journal
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