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Pathophysiology The host cells are then killed via the induction of apoptosis. Factors that may influence infestations (Whether the infestation to result into colonization or invasion) are: • Interaction with bacterial flora. • Host genetic susceptibility. • Malnutrition. • Sex. • Age. • Immunocompentence.
Clinical features A. History: • Asymptomatic intestinal amoebic infestation occurs in 90-99% of infected individuals. I. Amoebic colitis: • Abdominal pain. • Stools are bloody, mucoid and loose. • Fever (uncommon). • Weight loss. • Symptoms of volume depletion e.g. orthostasis.
Page 1 and 2: AMOEBIASIS Presenter: J.J. Kambona
Page 3 and 4: Definition • Amoebiasis is an inf
Page 5 and 6: Epidemiology Individuals at risk of
Page 7 and 8: Epidemiology Transmission: Common:
Page 9: Pathophysiology • Ingestion of th
Page 13 and 14: III. Pleuropulmonary amoebiasis It
Page 15 and 16: VIII. Fulminant or necrotizing coli
Page 17 and 18: Amoebic liver abscess • Right upp
Page 19 and 20: Differential diagnoses I. Amoebic l
Page 21 and 22: Investigations 1. Microscopy: • S
Page 23 and 24: Procedure Colonoscopy: Indications:
Page 25 and 26: Asymptomatic patients Luminal agent
Page 27 and 28: Surgical treatment Indications: •
Page 29 and 30: Prevention • Eradicate food and w
Page 31: Reference • Kavis K., Cantey J.R.

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