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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025

Amoebic liver abscess: diagnosis and management of a single case in Guangdong, China.

Yixin He, Dana Huang, Ying Yang

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Yixin HeDepartment of Emergency, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Dana HuangShenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Ying YangDepartment of Emergency, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. yangying1202@126.com.

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Abstract

backgroundAmoebic liver abscess is a hepatic infection due to the invasion of Entamoeba histolytica. This parasitic infection is globally distributed, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. A remarkable decline in the incidence of amoebic liver abscesses has been observed in recent years thanks to economic and public health progress. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes the symptoms of a 32-year-old male with an amoebic liver abscess. Despite the diagnostic difficulties encountered, favorable outcomes were obtained after the appropriate drainage of the abscess and the appropriate anti-amoebic therapy by the administration of metronidazole.

conclusionsThe management of amoebic liver abscess requires a meticulous evaluation of the patient's clinical manifestations, the severity of the condition, and the response to therapeutic interventions. Early identification, combined with timely and effective treatment, is essential to reduce the risk of complications and the mortality rate. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Entamoeba histolyticaLiver Abscess, AmebicAdultAntiprotozoal AgentsChinaDrainageHumansMaleMetronidazoleTreatment OutcomeAntiprotozoal AgentsMetronidazoleAmoebic liver abscessCharcot-Leiden crystalsEntamoeba histolyticaLiver puncture drainage

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PMID40075356
PMCPMC11905540

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