Infection Flashcards by Margaret Grant | Brainscape

Q

What is the cause of Amoebiasis?

A

Entamoeba Histolytica

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How is Amoebiasis spread?

A

Faecal-Oral

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What are the Symptoms of Amoebiasis? (2)

A

Asymptomatic or Profuse Bloody Diarrhoea

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What are the Signs of Amoebiasis? (2)

A

Liver and Colonic Abcesses

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How to Diagnose Amoebiasis? (2)

A

Stool Microscopy: Trophozoites

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How to Treat Amoebiasis? (1)

A

Oral Metronidazole

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How to diagnose liver abscesses?

A

Ultrasound

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How to treat Amoebic liver abscess?

A

Metronidazole

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