Question 1

are there safe alternative therapies for entamoeba histolytica infection?

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Yes: Once infection is diagnosed, multiple treatment regimen are available. The optimal regimen will depend upon type and extent of infection.

Question 2

what's the most effective way to treat entamoeba histolytica infection?

Accepted Answer

Several: Metronidazole (flagyl) is good, tinidazole, iodoquinol and other antiparasitics are available.  Most readily, metronidazole.

Question 3

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with entamoeba histolytica infection?

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Entamoeba symptoms: Symptoms of e.Histolytica depend on the clinical manifestions of infection. With intestinal disease see: noninvasive instestinal colonization, diarrhea in HIV patients, acute amebic rectocolitis, chronic nondysenteric intestinal ameiasis, ameboma, toxic megacolon, amebic peritonitis due to perforation, anebic strictures. Also, may get liver abscess, brain abscess, venereal infection, skin disease.

Question 4

what do you recommend for entamoeba histolytica infection?

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Treat Entamoeba: If a confirmed diagnosis, standard treatment is Metronidazole orally or iv. Tinidazole or Chloroquine can be substituted.  Response to rx usually occurs in 4 days. Most experts recommend the addition of iodoquinol, diloxanide, or paromomycin to eradicate residual amebae in the gut. Be sure there is no pyogenic coinfection. Watch for rare complications of amebic abscesses, as well.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: entamoeba histolytica infection?

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: Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite that causes the parasitic infection called Amebiasis. It is found in tropical areas with poor sanitation &amp; transmission is primarily fecal- oral. Only 10 to 20 % of those infected feel sick. Sx's: loose stool, abdominal pain/ cramping &amp; when more severe can cause bloody stool &amp; fever. More rarely it can form liver abscess or impact  brain.

Question 6

what are the best treatments for entamoeba histolytica?

Accepted Answer

Entamoeba histolytic: Metronidazole is a common treatment.

Question 7

i had amoebic dysentry with entamoeba histolytica 1 year ago diagnosed with mild chronic non specific colitis after colonscopy 7 mnths ago started mesalazine for 1 mnth got better now after 7 months i feel some mild symptoms are coming back wht to do?

Accepted Answer

: Consult the gastroenterologist again. He/she may not need to perform an other colonoscopy but may recommend another course of mesalazine which improved your intestinal inflammation before. A repeat stool culture for pathogens including parasites seems to be in order also.

Question 8

can any doc tell me what's the differences between entamoeba histolytica and entamoeba coli?

Accepted Answer

See below: E histolytica causes amebic dysentery and worse, E coli is benign and causes no disease.

Question 9

urgent 3 y and 6 months old boy has entamoeba histolytica cysts in stool analysis,no trophozoites,what does it mean?cysts only means infected or not?

Accepted Answer

Infected: There are trophozoites in the colon. Cysts would not be coming out without trophozoites in the body. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation of the baby.
Wish you and your baby good health!

Question 10

diagnosed 2 mos ago w/entamoeba histolytica. still getting low-grade fever/ill feeling after eating daily (blood sugar ok). is this part of recovery?

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Liver abscess?: Difficult to answer without knowing more about your history and how you acquired amebiasis and your initial  
symptoms. Would not expect fever and malaise 2 months after treatment. You need to consult your physician and consider an ultrasound of the liver to look for an amebic liver abscess.

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I had amoebic dysentry with entamoeba histolytica 1 year ago diagnosed with mild chronic non specific colitis after colonscopy 7 mnths ago started mesalazine for 1 mnth got better now after 7 months i feel some mild symptoms are coming back wht to do?

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Can any doc tell me what's the differences between entamoeba histolytica and entamoeba coli?

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