amoeba

Question 1

caused by what parasite?

Answer 1

Entamoeba histolytica,which infects the GI tract and rarely the skin.

Question 2

how many percent of the world population is infected with entamoeba?

Answer 2

10%

Question 3

manif

Answer 3

Cutaneous amebiasis begins as an indurated pustule that evolves to a pain painful ragged ulcer,
oul smelling, and covered with pus or necrotic debris

typical sites are perianal area (extension
o sigmorectal involvement)(Fig.29-8)or abdominalwall(drainingsinus from liver or colon). Penis or vulva may become infected during intercourse

Question 4

Tx

Answer 4

Without treatment lesion progressively enlarges. treat with sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine, clindamycin