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Is Amebicide Effective For E. Histolytica Cysts?

My son is 4 months old and was diagnosed with E. histolytica cysts. He was given Metronidazole by his Pediatrician for 1 week. He has persistent mucoid stools and still positive for amebic cysts on the stool after 1 week of medication. What is the amebicide to be used for his case. Thank you.
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your clinical history, he is taking the right medication so complete its course and after it you can add Paromomycin for the cyst.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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Is Amebicide Effective For E. Histolytica Cysts?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your clinical history, he is taking the right medication so complete its course and after it you can add Paromomycin for the cyst. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo