Amoebic liver abscess in HIV-infected patients

Oh, Myoung Don; Lee, Kwanghyuck; Kim, Euiseok; Lee, Sunhee; Kim, Namjoong; Choi, Hee‐Jung; Choi, Min Ho; Chai, Jong Yil; Choe, Kuk Jin

doi:10.1097/00002030-200008180-00033

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“…Overall parasite (including P. carinii) prevalence was 31.4% (33/105). With regard to intestinal parasites, no prior comparative report has been issued in the Republic of Korea, with the exception of two papers which focused on C. parvum and I. belli or on Entamoeba histolytica (Oh et al, 2000). Oocysts of C. parvum or I. belli were detected in 3.5% (4/115) and invasive amebiasis in 3.1% (6/195) of HIV-infected patients (Oh et al, 2000).…”

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Parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients who visited Seoul National University Hospital during the period 1995-2003

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“…It is estimated that 20% to 30% of MSM are colonized with E. dispar in Western countries, which is attributed to oral-anal sex practices (10). In addition, a few reports describe cases of invasive amebiasis in homosexual men from Taiwan and Korea (88,124) and Australia (52,175). Early detection of infection in these high-risk individuals by using molecular diagnostic methods will improve understanding of the public health issues and expedite the initiation of control measures (125-127, 175, 176).…”

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Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques for Entamoeba Species

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SUMMARY The genus Entamoeba contains many species, six of which (Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba moshkovskii, Entamoeba polecki, Entamoeba coli, and Entamoeba hartmanni) reside in the human intestinal lumen. Entamoeba histolytica is the causative agent of amebiasis and is considered a leading parasitic cause of death worldwide in humans. Although recent studies highlight the recovery of E. dispar and E. moshkovskii from patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, there is still no convincing evidence of a causal link between the presence of these two species and the symptoms of the host. New approaches to the identification of E. histolytica are based on detection of E. histolytica-specific antigen and DNA in stool and other clinical samples. Several molecular diagnostic tests, including conventional and real-time PCR, have been developed for the detection and differentiation of E. histolytica, E. dispar, and E. moshkovskii in clinical samples. The purpose of this review is to discuss different methods that exist for the identification of E. histolytica, E. dispar, and E. moshkovskii which are available to the clinical diagnostic laboratory. To address the need for a specific diagnostic test for amebiasis, a substantial amount of work has been carried out over the last decade in different parts of the world. The molecular diagnostic tests are increasingly being used for both clinical and research purposes. In order to minimize undue treatment of individuals infected with other species of Entamoeba such as E. dispar and E. moshkovskii, efforts have been made for specific diagnosis of E. histolytica infection and not to treat based simply on the microscopic examination of Entamoeba species in the stool. The incorporation of many new technologies into the diagnostic laboratory will lead to a better understanding of the public health problem and measures to control the disease.

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“…Currently, amoebic infections have been reported in increased numbers of male homosexuals and immunocompromised patients (2,3). This is an evident case of pleural empyema secondary to rupture of amoebic liver abscess.…”

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“…It occasionally presents as hepatopulmonary fistula, pleural empyema or cardiac tamponade when it involves the cardiopulmonary systems (i.e., invasive amoebiasis) (1). Recently, invasive amoebic infections have been reported in increased numbers of male homosexuals and immunocompromised patients (2,3). Here, we present a 27-year-old homosexual man with pleural empyema secondary to rupture of amoebic liver abscess.…”

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Pleural Empyema Secondary to Rupture of Amoebic Liver Abscess

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Amoebiasis is a worldwide parasitic infection although it is more prevalent in the subtropical and tropical countries. Extraintestinal amoebic infections currently have been reported in increased numbers of male homosexuals and immunocompromised patients. Here, we present an interesting case of a 27-year-old homosexual man with pleural empyema secondary to rupture of amoebic liver abscess. Using chest tube and percutaneous liver abscess drainage, the patient was treated with metronidazole followed by iodoquinol. His general condition improved dramatically. After one-year of follow-up, there was no evidence of relapse on plain chest radiography and abdominal CT scan.

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Amoebic liver abscess in HIV-infected patients

Cited by 24 publications

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Parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients who visited Seoul National University Hospital during the period 1995-2003

Parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients who visited Seoul National University Hospital during the period 1995-2003

Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques for Entamoeba Species

Pleural Empyema Secondary to Rupture of Amoebic Liver Abscess

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