Fulminant Amebic Colitis after Corticosteroid Therapy: A Systematic Review.
BACKGROUND:Amebic colitis, caused by intestinal infection with the parasite, Entamoeba histolytica, is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. Fulminant amebic colitis is the most devastating complication of this infection, associated with both high mortality and morbidity. We conducted a review of th...
Main Authors: | Debbie-Ann Shirley, Shannon Moonah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4965027?pdf=render |
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