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Pulmonary pleural amebiasis

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Common symptoms

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The pathology of disease

Pulmonary pleural amebiasis is purulent lung/pleural inflammation from Entamoeba histolytica. Hepatic origin: right lower lung; hematogenous: bilateral. Second most common extraintestinal amebiasis after liver.

Common Symptoms

Night sweats; diarrhea; fatigue; fever with cough; hemoptysis

Causes

E. histolytica trophozoites/cysts; 90% asymptomatic, 10% invasive. Cysts survive 2 weeks feces/5 weeks water; excyst in small bowel; large trophozoites invade.

Treatment

Anti-amebic drugs; supportive care; drainage

Prevention

Food/water hygiene; treat carriers.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.