Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2000 Sep;14(3):565-82, viii.

Amebic liver abscess.

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Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA. mah3x@virginia.edu

Abstract

Amebiasis is a widespread parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica. This protozoan organism is the third leading parasitic cause of death in the developing world and is an important health risk to travelers in endemic areas. Amebiasis most commonly results in asymptomatic colonization of the gastrointestinal tract, but some patients may develop intestinal invasive disease or extraintestinal disease-amebic liver abscess being the most common extraintestinal manifestation. This article reviews epidemiologic features, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic tests, imaging studies, treatment of amebic liver abscess, and prevention measures.

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