Amoebic colitis and liver abscess: A rare case of autochthonous invasive infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

Abstract

We report an unusual and confirmed case of invasive amebiasis in a non-endemic area where the source of infection remains unknown. During her admission, the patient developed amebic colitis and extraintestinal liver abscess with a favorable outcome following the antiparasitic therapy.

Keywords

• Liver abscess
• Amebic colitis
• Serology
• Histology
• E. histolytica
• Therapy