Amoebic liver abscess in northern Sri Lanka: first report of immunological and molecular confirmation of aetiology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 1985, amoebic liver abscess (ALA) has been a public health problem in northern Sri Lanka. Clinicians arrive at a diagnosis based on clinical and ultrasonographic findings, which cannot differentiate pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) from ALA. As the treatment and outcome of the ALA and PLA differs, determining the etiological agent is crucial.

Methods

All clinically diagnosed ALA patients admitted to the Teaching Hospital (TH) in Jaffna during the study period were included and the clinical features, haematological parameters, and ultrasound scanning findings were obtained. Aspirated pus, blood, and faecal samples from patients were also collected. Pus and faeces were examined microscopically for amoebae. Pus was cultured in Robinson's medium for amoebae, and Mac

SUBMITTER: Kannathasan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5219765 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature