amoebiasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is amoebiasis
A
parasite that affects small intestines
2
Q
causative agents of amoebiasis
A
entamoeba histolytica
entamoeba dispar
entamoeba moshkovski
entamoeba bangladeshi
3
Q
incubation period of amoebiasis
A
1-4 weeks
4
Q
MOT of amoebiasis
A
5f’s
5
Q
s/sx of amoebiasis
A
nausea
diarrhea - watery, foul smelling
stomach tenderness/ cramping
weight loss
fever
6
Q
DOC of amoebiasis
A
metronidazole 5mg PO every 6-8 hrs for 10 days
7
Q
DOC of amoebiasis
A
metronidazole 500mg PO every 6-8 hrs for 10 days
8
Q
management of amoebiasis
A
-increase OFI
- proper handwashing
9
Q
prevention of amoebiasis
A
- wash hand thoroughly
- avoid eating contaminated, raw and uncooked foods
- avoid drinking contaminated water
- reheat food at 75C
- avoid sharing towels
- clean bathroom and toilets
- avoid drinking containing ICE
10
Q
complications of amoebiasis
A
- anemia
- peritonitis (classic sign: boardlike or rigid abdomen)
- liver abcess
