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What Is Your Opinion About Getting The Baby Hospitalised After Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst Was Found In Stools?
Hi Doctor, We had our 7 month old son s stool examined because of his active bowel movement lately. Now one of the result shows: Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst: 2-4/HPF We already had him checked and we got two different advised. First. This could be treated with antibiotic which were given to us. Second. We need to get him hospitalise. I just wanted to know what would be the best thing to do. Thank You.
Enatamoeba histolytica infection can be treated with some simple antibiotics which may be given in oral or intravenous form. Whether the child needs to be hospitalised depends on the hydration status. If there is dehydration, there is requirement of hospitalisation. But in case adequate ORS and fluids can be given orally, the option of treating at home with oral medication can be tried. However, if your pediatrician advises, hospitalisation may be a better idea as the gastrointestinal absorbtion of medicines might be a bit erratic in children of this age. The best thing depends upon your convenience and the actual situation.
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What Is Your Opinion About Getting The Baby Hospitalised After Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst Was Found In Stools?
Enatamoeba histolytica infection can be treated with some simple antibiotics which may be given in oral or intravenous form. Whether the child needs to be hospitalised depends on the hydration status. If there is dehydration, there is requirement of hospitalisation. But in case adequate ORS and fluids can be given orally, the option of treating at home with oral medication can be tried. However, if your pediatrician advises, hospitalisation may be a better idea as the gastrointestinal absorbtion of medicines might be a bit erratic in children of this age. The best thing depends upon your convenience and the actual situation.