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Inferior vena cava thrombosis in a pediatric patient of amebic liver abscess
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2013 Amebic liver abscess (ALA) in pediatric age group is rare. We describe a successful thrombectomy and open drainage of a large left lobe ALA associated with thrombus in the hepatic veins and inferior vena cava extending into the right atrium in a 6-year ...
Anubhav Gupta +6 more
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A rare case of extraintestinal amebiasis
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022 Background Amoebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, which is a rare infectious disease in developed countries. If the trophozoites enter the blood, it can spread through the body, such as brain, and lungs.
Bao Fu, Jinjing Wang, Xiaoyun Fu
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Liver abscess in children: A 10-year single centre experience
The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2011 Background/Aim: Although liver abscess is more prevalent in developing countries than in developed countries, there is scant data about the characteristics of pediatric liver abscess in our region.
Roohollah Salahi +5 more
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APMIS, Volume 133, Issue 9, September 2025.ABSTRACT Clinical microbiology involves the detection and differentiation of primarily bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi in patients with infections. Billions of people may be colonised by one or more species of common luminal intestinal parasitic protists (CLIPPs) that are often detected in clinical microbiology laboratories; still, our knowledge
Christen Rune Stensvold
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Intra Pericardial Rupture of Liver Amebic Abscess [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 1961 A case of liver- abscess ruptured Into portcardium is described and its dtagnests ...
S. Sarkissian
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Case report: MRI of the brain in metronidazole toxicity
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2010 Metronidazole is a commonly used antimicrobial drug. When used excessively, it can cause encephalopathy. We report the MRI findings in one such case. A 43-year-old male patient was treated with metronidazole for 2 months, for an amebic liver abscess and ...
Kalia Vishal, Vibhuti, Saggar Kavita
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Drug and Alcohol Review, Volume 44, Issue 6, Page 1601-1640, September 2025.ABSTRACT Introduction Kava is a plant‐based drug central to many Pacific Island cultures, yet its physiological and psychological effects remain contested and poorly understood. Additionally, the broader social, economic, and policy consequences of kava trade and consumption are unclear.
George Economidis +7 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 BackgroundAmebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica), is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Mortality due to amebiasis is mostly by extra intestinal infections, amebic liver abscess being the most ...
Aradhana Singh +3 more
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The Disease Burden in Fish Farm Management: An Integrative View and a Specific Vision in Europe
Reviews in Aquaculture, Volume 17, Issue 4, September 2025.ABSTRACT In aquaculture, the interactions and balance—or imbalance—between the fish, the rearing environment, pathogens, and farm management determine the occurrence and impact of clinical diseases. The global assessment of the factors related to disease impact is commonly referred to as disease burden.
Francesc Padros +6 more
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Parasitic disease of the liver and biliary tree
The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 1997 Several parasites infest liver or biliary tree, either during their maturation stages or as adult worms. Bile iry tree parasites may cause pancreatitis, cholecystitis, biliary tree obstruction, recurrent cholangitis, biliary tree strictures and some may ...
Mohamed Abdulrahman +2 more
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