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[Amebic liver abscess and amebic colitis in a couple]
F de la Iglesia1, J C García, M Iraburu
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña.
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This case study highlights invasive amebiasis in a couple from Venezuela, presenting with acute colitis and hepatic abscess. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this global parasitic infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
- Public Health
Background:
- Amebiasis is a widespread parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
- While often acquired in endemic regions, imported cases are increasingly recognized globally.
- In Spain, amebiasis cases are predominantly linked to travel or immigration from endemic areas.