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Amebic Liver Abscess

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Amebic liver abscess is an extraintestinal manifestation caused by a protozoa Entamoeba histolytica. The disease spreads through the ingestion of cysts in fecally-contaminated food or water. The infection is worldwide, most common in tropical areas usually in developing countries where poor sanitation exist.

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Fast Facts

• -- Approximately 40-50 million people (worldwide) are infected annually.

• -- Amebic Liver Abscess diagnosed by Abdominal ultrasound, Abdominal CT scan or MRI, complete blood count, Liver biopsy.

• -- Patients with an amebic abscess of the liver complain of pain in the chest or abdomen, fever, nausea, and tenderness on the right side directly above the liver.

5 Great Resources on Amebic Liver Abscess

• eMedicine: Amebic Hepatic Abscess
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Amebic liver abscess
• UpToDate: Amebic Liver Abscess
• eCureMe: Amebic Liver Abscess
• Surgical-tutor: Amebic Liver Abscess

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Latest Headlines on Amebic Liver Abscess

Amebic Liver Abscess - Google News Parasitic infection rise in MSM - 6minutes

• More Amebic Liver Abscess News from Google News

What is Amebic Liver Abscess?

• UpToDate: Amebic Liver Abscess
• eMedicine: Amebic Liver Abscess
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Amebic Liver Abscess
• British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: Amebic Liver Abscess

What Are The Symptoms Causes and Complications of Amebic Liver Abscess?

• HealthAtoZ: Causes and Symptoms
• TheFreeLibrary: Clinical Manifestations
• Surgical-tutor: Clinical Features
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Possible Complications
• Patient UK: Complications

What Are The Diagnostic Findings for Amebic Liver Abscess

• Wikipedia: Amoebiasis - Diagnosis Of Human Illness
• eMedicine: Workup
• HealthAtoZ: Diagnosis
• MedPix: Diagnostic Findings for Amebic Liver Abscess
• Bombay Hospital Journal (BHJ): Laboratory Investigations and Liver Function Tests

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Amebic Liver Abscess?

• eMedicine: Treatment
• MedicineNet: Treatment
• Curehunter: Treatment
• Wikipedia: Treatment
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Treatment

How Do You Prevent Amebic Liver Abscess?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Prevention
• TheFreeLibrary: Prevention
• NHSDirect: Amebiasis Prevention
• Wikipedia: Prevention

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Amebic Liver Abscess

• Blogspot: Blog Writing
• MBBS Notes: Infections of the Liver
• Blogspot: Symptoms of Liver Abscess
• Dicilat: Nitric Oxide Participation During Amoebic Liver Abscess Development

Foundations and Support Groups on Amebic Liver Abscess

• American College of Gastroenterology
• Liverfoundation
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Amebic Liver Abscess

• The Journal of the American Medical Association on Amebic Liver Abscess
• Pubmed Central Archives for Amebic Liver Abscess
• Google Scholar Archives for Amebic Liver Abscess

Clinical Trials on Amebic Liver Abscess

• American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH): Clinical Trials in Amebic Liver Abscess
• ClinicalTrials: Study of Nitazoxanide in the Treatment of Amebiasis in Children

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• Amebiasis
• Entamoeba Histolytica
• Pyogenic Liver Abscess
• Diarrhea

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