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Low Grade Fever. Had Stools Examined, Parasites, Pus Cells, Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst, Protozoa. Worry?

Hi.. My daughter, 1 year and 7 months is having a low grade fever on and off since tuesday afternoon until this time. since then she was having loose bowel. i had her stool examined early this morning and the results showed:
PUS CELLS: 8-12/HPF
RED BLOOD CELLS: 0-2/HPF
PARASITES: Entamoeba histolytica cyst: 0-2/hpf
PROTOZOA: Entamoeba histolytica troph: 1-3/hpf

Does this mean that my daughter has amoeba disease? I am so worried.. Please help. ty.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
most probably it may be amoebic dysentery
give metronidazole 20-30mg/kg in 3 divided doses for 5 days
do culture and sensitivity and give appropriate antibiotic if postive
paracetamol 15mg/kg whenever necessary
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Vikash Kumar Kedia's  Response
yes your daughter has e.histolytica infection.no need to worry complete the full course of the medicne as prescribed by your doctor and maintain full hygeine.it will be cured completely.
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Low Grade Fever. Had Stools Examined, Parasites, Pus Cells, Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst, Protozoa. Worry?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic most probably it may be amoebic dysentery give metronidazole 20-30mg/kg in 3 divided doses for 5 days do culture and sensitivity and give appropriate antibiotic if postive paracetamol 15mg/kg whenever necessary Hope this answer will serve your purpose Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics