218 - Amebiasis and Infection with Free-Living Amebae Flashcards
Invasive amebiasis manifestations usually include intestinal __ (__/__).
colitis
diarrhea
dysentery
Extra intestinal amebiasis is the formation of __, mostly in the __, but also in the __ and __.
abscess
liver
lungs
brain
Amebiasis is common in __, __ and south-central __.
Africa
Asia
America
Amebiasis is more common in __.
men
The drug of choice for amebiasis is __
metronidazole
Intestinal amebiasis is usually ___ with __ secretion in the stool.
asymptomatic
cystic
Symptomatic amebiasis signs include slowly developing ___, and light __, followed by: 3.
lower abdominal pain diarrhea weakness weight loss diffuse abdominal pain
If the cecum is involved- __ imitations are possible.
appendicitis
__ is a risk factor for severe amebiasis.
steroids
Hepatic abscess can cause __, RUQ abdominal pain with __ radiation.
low fever
shoulder
The most common complication of liver abscess is the involvement of __ and __.
pleura
lungs
The worse prognosis is for patients with hepatic abscess which penetrated the __. It will require __ involvement.
pericardium
surgical
The most important diagnostic tools in amebiasis areL
stool examination
serological tests
liver imaging
Amebiasis stool test may reveal __, __, and __/__.
heme
neutrophils
cysts/troostites
If the stool test are negative but there is still high suspicion- preform __ with __ to the __ borders.
sigmoidoscopy
biopsy
ulcer’s
