Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

We report an unusual and confirmed case of invasive amebiasis in a non-endemic area where the source of infection remains unknown. During her admission, the patient developed amebic colitis and extraintestinal liver abscess with a favorable outcome following the antiparasitic therapy.

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Main Authors: Maria Antonia De Francesco, Vincenzo Villanacci, Mario Pasini, Andrea Ciccarone, Francesca Bertoni, Federica Gottardi, Lina Rachele Tomasoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034123004689