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(A06.4) Amoebic liver abscess
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22 502 in individuals diagnosis amoebic liver abscess confirmed
1 476 deaths with diagnosis amoebic liver abscess
7% mortality rate associated with the disease amoebic liver abscess
Diagnosis amoebic liver abscess is diagnosed Women are 4.36% more likely than Men
10 761
Men receive the diagnosis amoebic liver abscess
1 476 (13.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis amoebic liver abscess
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease amoebic liver abscess - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features amoebic liver abscess
Absence or low individual and public risk
Amoebic liver abscess - what does this mean
Amoebic liver abscess is caused by the protozoan entamoeba histolytica, which is contracted by ingesting cysts in contaminated food or water. the cysts can then migrate to the liver where they cause inflammation and abscess formation.
What happens during the disease - amoebic liver abscess
Amoebic liver abscess is caused by the protozoan entamoeba histolytica, which enters the body through contaminated food or water. once inside the body, the amoeba can travel through the bloodstream to the liver, where it can cause an infection. the infection leads to inflammation and the formation of an abscess in the liver, which can cause severe pain, fever, and other symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood Test
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Liver Biopsy
- Stool Test
- Urine Test
- Serology Test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of Treatment: Treat the Amoebic Liver Abscess
- Prescribe antibiotics to eliminate the infection
- Prescribe medications to reduce liver inflammation
- Perform a liver biopsy to determine the extent of the infection
- Perform a CT scan to determine the location and size of the abscess
- Perform a liver aspiration to remove fluid from the abscess
- Perform a surgical procedure to drain the abscess
- Provide dietary advice to reduce strain on the liver
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce stress on the liver
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Amoebic liver abscess - Prevention
The best way to prevent an amoebic liver abscess is to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly and avoiding contaminated food and water. additionally, it is important to get regular screenings for the amoeba that can cause the infection, as early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the infection from progressing to an abscess.