Suggest Treatment For Iodamoeba Butschlii Infection

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: Been told that I have Iodamoeba Buetschlii trops and cysts. Also been told that there is no treatment for this problem. I am having many loose stools and I am feeling sick to my gut, as I put it. Especially after a bowel movement? Do I have to put up with this condition for the rest of my life? Any information or help would be appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Iodamoeba butschlii & its treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Iodamoeba butschlii is a non-pathogenic parasitic ameba, commonly found in the large intestines of people,though prevalence is low (4-8%). Humans may experience diarrhea.

Cysts are the infective stage of I. bütschlii.

The patient can be treated with dehydroemetine and chloroquine (erstwhile treatment for Entamoeba histolytica-cause for human intestinal and hepatic amebiasis).

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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