Fulminant Amebic Colitis after Corticosteroid Therapy: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Amebic colitis, caused by intestinal infection with the parasite, Entamoeba histolytica, is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. Fulminant amebic colitis is the most devastating complication of this infection, associated with both high mortality and morbidity. We conducted a review of the English literature to describe cases of fulminant amebic colitis associated with exposure to corticosteroid medications in order to identify the risk factors for poor outcome and determine difficulties in diagnosis and treatment.

Methodology and principal findings

Articles reporting severe and fulminant forms of amebic colitis between 1991 and 2016 were collected. 525 records were screened to identify 24 cases for qualitative analysis associated with corticosteroid use. Cases ar

SUBMITTER: Shirley DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4965027 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature