Amoebic liver abscess probably acquired in Birmingham, England.
Amoebiasis is usually acquired in countries where the disease is endemic. A case is presented of hepatic infection probably acquired indigenously with identification of the source of infection. The place of dual therapy for treatment is considered and the value of ultrasound scanning in management illustrated.
D000328:Adult; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D004640:Emetine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004739:England; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica / Q000276:immunology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000906:Antibodies; D008795:Metronidazole; D004640:Emetine