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Martin Hoenigl1, Thomas Valentin, Katharina Seeber
1Section of Infectious Diseases, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 15, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|October 16, 2012
Summary
Amoebic liver abscesses in travelers may not respond to standard metronidazole treatment alone. Image-guided percutaneous drainage can be a crucial addition for severe cases, improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
- Hepatology
Background:
- Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) caused by Entamoeba histolytica is a common parasitic infection globally.
- Invasive disease is rare in industrialized nations, with metronidazole as the standard treatment.
- The efficacy of image-guided percutaneous puncture for uncomplicated ALAs remains unclear.
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