[Amebic colitis in an immunocompetent host]

An Med Interna. 2004 May;21(5):238-40. doi: 10.4321/s0212-71992004000500008.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Amebic colitis is a low prevalence illness in developed countries. Its diagnosis is infrequent and is usually made in certain groups of risk. Images studies are not useful in differential diagnosis with other illnesses as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS). Next clinical note shows the problems in the diagnosis of amebic colitis in an immunocompetent host without risk factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dysentery, Amebic / diagnosis*
  • Dysentery, Amebic / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged