Recurrent amebic liver abscesses despite metronidazole treatment: A rare case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Amebic liver abscesses should be considered in adult males with a liver abscess and a history of travel to endemic areas. Effective treatment includes metronidazole, followed by paromomycin.

Keywords

• amebiasis
• Entamoeba histolytica
• liver abscess, amebic
• parasitic diseases
• paromomycin