Intestinal Parasites: Helminths, Cestodes, Protozoa (and other ...
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Amebiasis: Clinical Manifestations<br />
• Noninvasive infection:<br />
asymptomatic carrier<br />
• GI tract: amebic colitis<br />
– Ulcerates through mucosa,<br />
submucosa<br />
– Cramping abdominal pain,<br />
weight loss, diarrhea with<br />
mucous <strong>and</strong> blood<br />
• Liver: amebic liver abscess<br />
– Fever, hepatomegaly, dull<br />
RUQ pain, distension,<br />
tachypnea
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