Entamoeba histolytica (Amebiasis)
May be asymptomatic cyst passer.
At least three stool specimens should be examined before excluding amebiasis.
Symptoms
- diarrhea
- dysentery
- liver abscess
Asymptomatic
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paromomycin | Adult & Paediatric: 25-35mg/kg/d PO div tid | 7 days |
Symptomatic
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | Adult: 500-750mg PO tid | 7-10 days |
| Paediatric: 35-50mg/kg/d PO div tid | 7-10 days |
Followed by
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
Paromomycin (to eradicate luminal cysts) |
Adult & Paediatric: 25-35mg/kg/d PO div tid | 7 days |