Hepatic Amoebiasis
Overview of Hepatic Amoebiasis
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 of Hepatic Amoebiasis
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Hepatomegaly, Liver tenderness
Common Causes of Hepatic Amoebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica infection
Risk Factors of Hepatic Amoebiasis
Living in a contaminated area, Poor hygiene, Crowding, Unprotective sex, Travel to endemic areas, Immunocompromised
Investigation Techniques for Hepatic Amoebiasis
Physical examination, Full blood count, Liver function test, Ultrasound of liver, Stool microscopy, CT scan
Treatment and Prevention of Hepatic Amoebiasis
Antibiotics, Percutaneous needle aspiration or drainage, Liver surgery
Available Hepatic Amoebiasis Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
