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Prevalence of cases of amebic liver abscess in a tertiary care centre in India: A study on risk factors, associated microflora and strain variation of Entamoeba histolytica.

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, Tuhina Banerjee, Raju Kumar, Sunit Kumar Shukla   +3 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, Al Karawi Mohamed, Ghandour Zuhul   +2 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 100 Cited Articles on Hepatic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. [PDF]

, 2018
The purpose of this study is to guide the readers to the impact of the articles published on hepatic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We searched Scopus using 10 different search terms for hepatic MRI.
Abdullah, Hafez Mohammad A., Ahmad, Asrar, Ahmad, Ejaz, Bashir, Muhammad, Hurairah, Abu, Rashid, Mamoon Ur, Ullah, Waqas, Ur Rahman, Asad   +7 more
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Predictive factors for early aspiration in liver abscess [PDF]

, 2008
Aim: To determine the predictive factors for early aspiration in liver abscess. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all Patients with liver abscess from 1995 to 2004 was performed.
Abbas, Zaigham, Abid, Shahab, Beg, Shaalan, Hamid, Saeed, Islam, Mohammed, Jafri, Wasim, Khan, Rustam, Shah, Hasnain   +7 more
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A Multilocus Sequence Typing System (MLST) reveals a high level of diversity and a genetic component to Entamoeba histolytica virulence

BMC Microbiology, 2012
Background The outcome of an Entamoeba histolytica infection is variable and can result in either asymptomatic carriage, immediate or latent disease (diarrhea/dysentery/amebic liver abscess). An E.
Gilchrist Carol A, Ali Ibne Karim M, Kabir Mamun, Alam Faisal, Scherbakova Sana, Ferlanti Eric, Weedall Gareth D, Hall Neil, Haque Rashidul, Petri William A, Caler Elisabet   +10 more
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The Current Situation of Parasitic Infections in Indonesia [PDF]

, 1989
Parasitic infections are highly prevalent in Indonesia, especially in rural areas, suburbs and slums of big cities. Twenty two species of protozoa and 32 species of helminths have been reported infecting man in Indonesia.
Oemijati, S. (Sri)
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First case of amebic liver abscess 22 years after the first occurrence

Parasite, 2015
A 72-year-old man consulted in November 2012 for abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant. The patient had a history of suspected hepatic amebiasis treated in Senegal in 1985 and has not traveled to endemic areas since 1990.
Nespola Benoît, Betz Valérie, Brunet Julie, Gagnard Jean-Charles, Krummel Yves, Hansmann Yves, Hannedouche Thierry, Christmann Daniel, Pfaff Alexander W., Filisetti Denis, Pesson Bernard, Abou-Bacar Ahmed, Candolfi Ermanno   +12 more
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Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare complication of amoebic liver abscess [PDF]

, 2011
Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm (HAP) is an infrequently encountered entity, usually seen secondary to blunt or penetrating trauma. The clinical presentation is often due to complications such as intrahepatic or intraperitoneal bleeding as a result of ...
Khan, Anam, Khan, Hussain Ijaz, Pal, Khawaja Muhammad Inam   +2 more
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Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

Journal of Infection and Public Health
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 ...
Maria Antonia De Francesco, Vincenzo Villanacci, Mario Pasini, Andrea Ciccarone, Francesca Bertoni, Federica Gottardi, Lina Rachele Tomasoni   +6 more
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A case of giant amebic liver abscess persisting for years after treatment

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
A 64-year-old male was admitted with a giant liver abscess 5 days after the onset of fever. Upon admission, he received intravenous antibiotics, including metronidazole (MNZ), and underwent percutaneous liver abscess drainage. Despite early intervention,
Rei Yasukochi, Hitoshi Kawasuji, Masayoshi Ezaki, Yusuke Takegoshi, Makito Kaneda, Yushi Murai, Kentaro Nagaoka, Yoshihiro Yamamoto   +7 more
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