Entamoeba Histolytica-Historical Dig

Question 1

What is the main target of Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 1

Liver

Question 2

What is the clinical presentation of Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 2

• Bloody diarrhea
• Liver Abscess in Right lobe
• RUQ pain

Question 3

What is the method of transmission of Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 3

• Drinking contaminated water with cysts

- Men who have sex with men (Anal oral route)

Question 4

What is the most common area affected by Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 4

Right lobe of liver

Question 5

What is the characteristic of the abcess fluid in Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 5

Anchovy paste like

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the ulcers created by Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 6

Ulcers in the colon that look like Erhlermeyer flasks

Question 7

What are the methods used to diagnose Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 7

Stool O&P that contains cysts or trophozoites

-Elisa antigen test

Question 8

What charactertistics of the Entamoeba Histolytica trophozoites in the stool look like

Answer 8

Will contain engulfed/phagocytosis RBCs

Question 9

What is the treatment for Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 9

Metronidazole

Question 10

What are the luminal drug treatments for Entamoeba Histolytica

Answer 10

Paramycin

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