Amoebiasis Flashcards
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Cause of amoebiasis
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Entamoeba histolytica.extension from liver abcess
2
Q
Expectoration of anchovy sauce
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Hepatobronchial fistula
3
Q
Pathophysiology of lung
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Rupture - diaphragm- pleura- empyema- parenchyma
4
Q
Diagnosis Cxr Sputum Stool Other
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Right dome diaphragm raised Pleural effusion Trpphozoites Cyst and tdophozoites Antigen detection- 90%
5
Q
Treatment
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Luminal agent
Amoevic empyema
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Metro/ tindidazole
Iodoquinol / paramomycin
Aspiration
