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
What is the treatment for asymptomatic carriage?
luminal agents (iodoquinol, paromomycin)
What are the luminal agents used to treat amebiasis?
iodoquinol
paromomycin
What is the treatment for acute colitis?
Flagyl (metronidazole) / tinidazole
plus
luminal agents
What is the treatment for liver abscess?
metronidazole / tinidazole / ornidazole
plus
luminal agents
