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

• Main Authors: Maria Antonia De Francesco (Author), Vincenzo Villanacci (Author), Mario Pasini (Author), Andrea Ciccarone (Author), Francesca Bertoni (Author), Federica Gottardi (Author), Lina Rachele Tomasoni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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.