Condition
Hepatic amebiasis
David Cohen, M.D.Published 4 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Amebic liver abscess; Extraintestinal amebiasis; Abscess - amebic liver
Definition
Amebic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver caused by the intestinal parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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