Amoebic liver abscess in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection

J Assoc Physicians India. 2002 Jun:50:832-3.

Abstract

A thirty two years man, heterosexually promiscuous presented with amoebic liver abscess, proven by ultrasonography, aspiration and culture of organism. He was human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive and had low CD4+ lymphocyte count. He responded to anti-amoebic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Liver Abscess, Amebic / diagnosis*
  • Liver Abscess, Amebic / etiology*
  • Liver Abscess, Amebic / therapy
  • Male