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Mary Anelia Correya1, Thanka Johnson1, Shobana Balakrishnan1
1Department of Pathology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Abstract:
Amoebic colitis, a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms. The clinical manifestations can vary widely, from being an asymptomatic carrier to experiencing severe colitis and even colonic perforation. Surgical treatment for fulminant amoebic colitis and colonic perforation should be carried out at the earliest. Superadded fungal infections in these patients are rare and can significantly complicate the clinical course. Here, we present a unique case of amoebic colitis complicated by a superadded Candida infection, culminating in colonic perforation.
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