Amoebic Liver Abscesses in Fiji: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation and Comparison of Percutaneous Aspiration and Percutaneous Catheter Drainage
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05274-7
Abstract: Background Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is a common clinical problem in tropical countries related to poor sanitation. The epidemiology and clinical presentation of ALA in Fiji has not been previously described. It is unclear whether… read more here.
Keywords: ala; epidemiology clinical; clinical presentation; epidemiology ... See more keywords
49. Rapid onset peripheral neuropathy in a patient with amoebic liver abscess on metronidazole – a rare complication
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2018.06.506
Abstract: Aim: We report here a case where the patient developed peripheral neuropathy during a short course of metronidazole treatment at a low cumulative dose which has been rarely reported. This case thus highlights the importance… read more here.
Keywords: peripheral neuropathy; case; liver abscess; amoebic liver ... See more keywords
Development of amoebic liver abscess in early pregnancy years after initial amoebic exposure: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-020-01567-7
Abstract: Background Infection with Entamoeba histolytica and associated complications are relatively rare in developed countries. The overall low prevalence in the Western world as well as the possibly prolonged latency period between infection with the causing… read more here.
Keywords: amoebiasis; pregnancy; early pregnancy; case ... See more keywords
Amoebic liver abscess
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0665-2021
Abstract: A 63-year-old Aboriginal fisherman presented with fever and right hypochondriac pain for one week, preceded by nonbloody diarrhea two days prior. Physical examination revealed hepatomegaly, but no jaundice or other signs of chronic liver disease.… read more here.
Keywords: amoebic liver; liver abscess; serology; liver ... See more keywords
Ascorbic Acid Ameriolates Liver Damage by Myeloperoxidase Oxidative Products in a Hamster Model of Amoebic Liver Abscess
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.855822
Abstract: Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan-pathogen-causing amoebic liver abscess (ALA). After amoeba establishment in the liver, it causes abundant infiltrate of neutrophils. Liver tissue damage by neutrophils results in part from anti-amoebic oxidative intermediates, including reactive… read more here.
Keywords: liver damage; amoebic liver; liver; ascorbic acid ... See more keywords
ANALISIS PEMERIKSAAN LABORATORIUM PADA KASUS LEPTOSPIROSIS DISERTAI ABSES HATI AMOEBA
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DOI: 10.36341/cmj.v3i3.1657
Abstract: Leptospirosis is a disease caused by spirochaeta microorganism of the genus Leptospira, while the amoebic liver abscess is an extraintestinal complication by Entamoeba Histolytica. Both diseases occurred in a 45-year-old man with poor personal hygiene… read more here.
Keywords: examination; liver abscess; amoebic liver; analisis pemeriksaan ... See more keywords