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

• Hoofdauteurs: Maria Antonia De Francesco (Auteur), Vincenzo Villanacci (Auteur), Mario Pasini (Auteur), Andrea Ciccarone (Auteur), Francesca Bertoni (Auteur), Federica Gottardi (Auteur), Lina Rachele Tomasoni (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: 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.