Cutaneous amoebiasis

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Cutaneous amoebiasis
Other namesAoebiasis cutis,[1]
SpecialtyInfectious diseases Edit this on Wikidata

Cutaneous amoebiasis, refers to a form of amoebiasis that presents primarily in the skin. It can be caused by Acanthamoeba[2][3] or Entamoeba histolytica.[4]: 421 [5] When associated with Acanthamoeba, it is also known as "cutaneous acanthamoebiasis".[6] Balamuthia mandrillaris can also cause cutaneous amoebiasis, but can prove fatal if the amoeba enters the bloodstream [7][8]

It is characterized by

trophozoites from lesions. Unless an early diagnosis can be made such patients can develop significant morbidity.[9]

See also

  • Skin lesion

References

  1. PMID 16766840
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  2. ^ "EyeRounds.org:Acanthamoeba Keratitis: 39-year-old contact lens wearer with persisting keratitis & pain". Retrieved 2009-01-17.
  3. S2CID 36545333
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  4. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0
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  5. S2CID 43245801
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  6. PMID 19657454
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  7. S2CID 27417759
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  8. PMID 14726864
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  9. S2CID 205454111
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