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What Causes Amoebic Colitis?
Kgs I used to have quite a few stomach upsets in the last 1 year. 7 weeks back: I had dyssentry. Weight: 58Kgs . My doctor diagnosed amoebic colitis and certain...
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Amebic colitis, also known as amebiasis, is a gastrointestinal disorder caused by invasion of the intestine by the protozoan parasite, Entamoeba histolytica.
Treatment of amebiasis includes pharmacologic therapy, surgical intervention, and preventive measures, as appropriate. Most individuals with amebiasis may be treated on an outpatient basis.
Metronidazole is the mainstay of therapy for invasive amebiasis.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics may be added to treat bacterial superinfection in cases of fulminant amebic colitis and suspected perforation
Surgical treatment is rarely indicated.
WIsh you good health. Regards
Amebic colitis, also known as amebiasis, is a gastrointestinal disorder caused by invasion of the intestine by the protozoan parasite, Entamoeba histolytica.
Treatment of amebiasis includes pharmacologic therapy, surgical intervention, and preventive measures, as appropriate. Most individuals with amebiasis may be treated on an outpatient basis.
Metronidazole is the mainstay of therapy for invasive amebiasis.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics may be added to treat bacterial superinfection in cases of fulminant amebic colitis and suspected perforation
Surgical treatment is rarely indicated.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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