Intestinal Amoebiasis
Overview of Intestinal Amoebiasis
Intestinal Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It spreads through the fecal-oral route. There are also extraintestinal manifestations of the disease such as hepatic amoebiasis, brain abscess, and lung abscess.
Signs and Symptoms of Intestinal Amoebiasis
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever
Common Causes of Intestinal Amoebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica infection
Risk Factors of Intestinal Amoebiasis
Living in a contaminated area, Poor hygiene, Crowding, Unprotective sex, Travel to endemic areas, Immunocompromised
Investigation Techniques for Intestinal Amoebiasis
Physical examination, Stool examination, and microscopy, Full blood count, Ultrasound, CT scan, Colonoscopy
Treatment and Prevention of Intestinal Amoebiasis
Antibiotic, Practice good hygiene and sanitation, Practice hand washing at all times, Drink only boiled water
