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(A06.6+) Amoebic brain abscess
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22 502 in individuals diagnosis amoebic brain abscess confirmed
1 476 deaths with diagnosis amoebic brain abscess
7% mortality rate associated with the disease amoebic brain abscess
Diagnosis amoebic brain abscess is diagnosed Women are 4.36% more likely than Men
10 761
Men receive the diagnosis amoebic brain abscess
1 476 (13.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis amoebic brain abscess
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease amoebic brain 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 brain abscess
Absence or low individual and public risk
Amoebic brain abscess - what does this mean
Amoebic brain abscess is caused by a parasitic infection of the brain by entamoeba histolytica, an anaerobic protozoan. the infection occurs when the parasite enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain, where it forms cysts that cause inflammation and eventually form an abscess.
What happens during the disease - amoebic brain abscess
Amoebic brain abscess is caused by the protozoan parasite entamoeba histolytica, which is found in contaminated food and water. the parasite enters the body through the digestive system and then travels to the brain through the bloodstream. once in the brain, the parasite multiplies and causes inflammation and swelling, leading to the formation of an abscess. if left untreated, the abscess can cause neurological damage, seizures, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Brain imaging (e.g., CT scan or MRI) to identify the location, size, and number of abscesses
- Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the presence of amoebic cysts
- Blood tests to detect antibodies to amoebic cysts
- Biopsy of the brain abscess
- Testing of stool samples for the presence of amoebic cysts
- Testing of tissue samples for the presence of amoebic cysts
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To remove the amoebic brain abscess and reduce the risk of complications.
- Administer antibiotics to kill the amoeba and reduce the size of the abscess.
- Perform a craniotomy to remove the abscess.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs and neurological functions.
- Provide supportive care, such as pain relief and hydration.
- Provide nutritional support, such as vitamins and minerals.
- Monitor for any signs of infection or complications.
- Encourage the patient to rest and avoid physical activity.
- Provide emotional support to the patient and their family.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Amoebic brain abscess - Prevention
To prevent amoebic brain abscess, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and water, avoiding contact with contaminated water sources, and treating any existing intestinal infections with the appropriate antibiotics. additionally, it is important to seek medical attention if any symptoms of a brain abscess, such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and confusion, develop.