Overview
Hepatic Amoebiasis is an extraintestinal manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica infection which is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. It causes an abscess in the liver and hence also known as amoebic liver abscess.Signs and Symptoms
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Hepatomegaly, Liver tendernessCommon Causes
Entamoeba histolytica infectionRisk Factors
Living in a contaminated area, Poor hygiene, Crowding, Unprotective sex, Travel to endemic areas, ImmunocompromisedInvestigation Techniques
Physical examination, Full blood count, Liver function test, Ultrasound of liver, Stool microscopy, CT scanTreatment and Prevention
Antibiotics, Percutaneous needle aspiration or drainage, Liver surgery
