amoebiasis

Question 1

what is amoebiasis

Answer 1

parasite that affects small intestines

Question 2

causative agents of amoebiasis

Answer 2

entamoeba histolytica
entamoeba dispar
entamoeba moshkovski
entamoeba bangladeshi

Question 3

incubation period of amoebiasis

Answer 3

1-4 weeks

Question 4

MOT of amoebiasis

Answer 4

5f’s

Question 5

s/sx of amoebiasis

Answer 5

nausea
diarrhea - watery, foul smelling
stomach tenderness/ cramping
weight loss
fever

Question 6

DOC of amoebiasis

Answer 6

metronidazole 5mg PO every 6-8 hrs for 10 days

Question 7

DOC of amoebiasis

Answer 7

metronidazole 500mg PO every 6-8 hrs for 10 days

Question 8

management of amoebiasis

Answer 8

-increase OFI
- proper handwashing

Question 9

prevention of amoebiasis

Answer 9

• wash hand thoroughly
• avoid eating contaminated, raw and uncooked foods
• avoid drinking contaminated water
• reheat food at 75C
• avoid sharing towels
• clean bathroom and toilets
• avoid drinking containing ICE

Question 10

complications of amoebiasis

Answer 10

• anemia
• peritonitis (classic sign: boardlike or rigid abdomen)
• liver abcess