Giant Amoebic Liver Abscess: A Rare Diagnosis in a Rural Setting of Sub-Saharan Africa
Background. Extraintestinal amoebiasis is an uncommon complication of Entamoeba histolytica infection, occurring in about 5-10% of patient. Prompt diagnosis and management is essential to prevent complications. However, diagnosis and management in resource-limited settings is very challenging owing...
Saved in:
Main Authors: | Cyril Jabea Ekabe, Jules Kehbila, Njinju Asaba Clinton |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wiley
2021-01-01
|
Series: | Journal of Parasitology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2825778 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Similar Items
-
Role of Apoptosis in HIV Pathogenesis
by: Cyril Jabea Ekabe, et al.
Published: (2022-01-01) -
Crosstalk between the Intestinal Virome and Other Components of the Microbiota, and Its Effect on Intestinal Mucosal Response and Diseases
by: Njinju Asaba Clinton, et al.
Published: (2022-01-01) -
A Review of Amoebic Liver Abscess for Clinicians in a Nonendemic Setting
by: Terry Wuerz, et al.
Published: (2012-01-01) -
Amoebic Liver Abscess and Indigenous Alcoholic Beverages in the Tropics
by: T. Kumanan, et al.
Published: (2018-01-01) -
Malaria and an Amoebic Abscess in a Returning Traveler from Liberia
by: Mhd Mustafa Albitar, et al.
Published: (2023-01-01)