Amebiasis cutis

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Cutaneous amoebiasis, refers to a form of amoebiasis that presents primarily in the skin. It can be caused by ''Acanthamoeba'' or ''Entamoeba histolytica''. When associated with ''Acanthamoeba'', it is also known as "cutaneous acanthamoebiasis". ''Balamuthia mandrillaris'' can also cause cutaneous amoebiasis, but can prove fatal if the amoeba enters the bloodstream
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Diagnosis

It is characterized by ulcer (dermatology), ulcers. Diagnosis of amebiasis cutis calls for high degree of clinical suspicion. This needs to be backed with demonstration of trophozoites from lesions. Unless an early diagnosis can be made such patients can develop significant morbidity.

See also

* Skin lesion

References

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Cutaneous conditions
Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin

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