First case of amebic liver abscess 22 years after the first occurrence

First case of amebic liver abscess 22 years after the first occurrence

A 72-year-old man consulted in November 2012 for abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant. The patient had a history of suspected hepatic amebiasis treated in Senegal in 1985 and has not traveled to endemic areas since 1990. Abdominal CT scan revealed a liver abscess. At first, no parasitological...

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Main Authors: Nespola Benoît, Betz Valérie, Brunet Julie, Gagnard Jean-Charles, Krummel Yves, Hansmann Yves, Hannedouche Thierry, Christmann Daniel, Pfaff Alexander W., Filisetti Denis, Pesson Bernard, Abou-Bacar Ahmed, Candolfi Ermanno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Entamoeba histolytica
Liver abscess
Laboratory diagnosis
Serology
PCR
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2015020

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2015020

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