Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

• Hauptverfasser: Maria Antonia De Francesco (Verfasst von), Vincenzo Villanacci (Verfasst von), Mario Pasini (Verfasst von), Andrea Ciccarone (Verfasst von), Francesca Bertoni (Verfasst von), Federica Gottardi (Verfasst von), Lina Rachele Tomasoni (Verfasst von)
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• Veröffentlicht: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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We report an unusual and confirmed case of invasive amebiasis in a non-endemic area where the source of infection remains unknown. During her admission, the patient developed amebic colitis and extraintestinal liver abscess with a favorable outcome following the antiparasitic therapy.