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Has Ulcerative Colitis And Infection Of Iodamoeba Butschlii, Given Flagyl. Suggest Treatment?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2013
Question: my brother has ulcerative colitis and an infection of iodimeba butschilii which was treated with flaggyl. he is getting no relief is flaggyl the best treatment for this paracite
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (53 minutes later)
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Thanks for the query

I butschlii is a non pathogen and usually doesn't cause any harm and need not always be treated however in an immunosuppressive state it could lead to an infection. Metronidazole ( Flagyl) is the right anti biotic for an amebic infection but adding chloroquine with dehydroemetine leads to better results in the case of I butschlii, please approach your treating doctor with this suggestion.

Hope, I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me.

Regards,
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Has Ulcerative Colitis And Infection Of Iodamoeba Butschlii, Given Flagyl. Suggest Treatment?

Brief Answer:


Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thanks for the query

I butschlii is a non pathogen and usually doesn't cause any harm and need not always be treated however in an immunosuppressive state it could lead to an infection. Metronidazole ( Flagyl) is the right anti biotic for an amebic infection but adding chloroquine with dehydroemetine leads to better results in the case of I butschlii, please approach your treating doctor with this suggestion.

Hope, I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me.

Regards,