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Amebiasis in the newborn.

Ayla Güven1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. avlaguven@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|July 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary
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Entamoeba histolytica infections are rare in newborns but can occur. This case highlights successful treatment of a 19-day-old infant with amebiasis using oral medication.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Entamoeba histolytica infection (amebiasis) is prevalent in low socioeconomic areas.
  • Extra-intestinal amebiasis is common in young children, associated with high mortality.
  • Neonatal amebiasis is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 19-day-old newborn infant presented with suspected amebiasis.
  • The infant reportedly received a sugar solution orally, a potential route of transmission.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic findings indicated Entamoeba histolytica infection.

Findings:

  • The newborn was diagnosed with amebiasis.
  • Successful treatment was achieved using oral omidazole.
  • Recovery was uneventful, with no reported complications.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the possibility of neonatal amebiasis, even in rare instances.
  • Highlights the importance of considering amebiasis in febrile or unwell neonates.
  • Suggests that oral omidazole is an effective treatment for neonatal amebiasis.