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Cutaneous amebiasis.

M E Rimsza·R A Berg
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An infant with cutaneous amebiasis of the vulva and amebic liver abscess is described. Epidemiologic investigations and serologic studies were crucial in establishing the diagnosis. The vulvar amebic ulcers responded dramatically to metronidazole therapy. Cutaneous amebiasis is a rare complication of Entamoeba histolytica infection which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of perineovulvar or penile ulcers. Cutaneous amebiasis may also occur on the abdominal wall surrounding a draining hepatic abscess, colostomy site, or laparotomy incision.

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AmebiasisAntiparasitic AgentsFemaleHumansInfantLiver Abscess, AmebicMetronidazoleSkin Diseases, ParasiticSkin UlcerVulvar DiseasesCase ReportsJournal Article

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M E Rimsza, R A Berg. 1983. Cutaneous amebiasis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6835740/

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