# Amoebic Infections and Treatments

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/amoebic-infections-and-treatments/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical management, diagnosis, and treatment of amoebiasis, with a specific emphasis on Entamoeba histolytica infections and pyogenic liver abscesses. It covers topics such as laboratory diagnosis techniques, cysteine proteases involved in pathogenesis, epidemiology, percutaneous drainage, and the host immune response to the infection. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | t12463 |
| Works | 113 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 113.

- [A Conservative and Minimally Invasive Approach to Necrotizing Pancreatitis Improves Outcome](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-conservative-and-minimally-invasive-approach-to-necrotizing-pancreatitis/)
- [Endoscopic or Surgical Step-Up Approach for Infected Necrotising Pancreatitis: A Multicentre Randomised Trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-or-surgical-step-up-approach-for-infected-necrotising-pancreatitis-a/)
- [Klebsiella pneumoniae Genotype K1: An Emerging Pathogen That Causes Septic Ocular or Central Nervous System Complications from Pyogenic Liver Abscess](https://scholariq.org/papers/klebsiella-pneumoniae-genotype-k1-an-emerging-pathogen-that-causes-septic-ocular/)
- [Epidemiology and Effects of Bacterial Infections in Patients With Cirrhosis Worldwide](https://scholariq.org/papers/epidemiology-and-effects-of-bacterial-infections-in-patients-with-cirrhosis/)
- [The incidence and aetiology of acute pancreatitis across Europe](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-incidence-and-aetiology-of-acute-pancreatitis-across-europe/)
- [Efficacy and safety of EUS-guided biliary drainage in comparison with percutaneous biliary drainage when ERCP fails: a systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-and-safety-of-eus-guided-biliary-drainage-in-comparison-with/)
- [Association between genital schistosomiasis and HIV in rural Zimbabwean women](https://scholariq.org/papers/association-between-genital-schistosomiasis-and-hiv-in-rural-zimbabwean-women/)
- [Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide: the definitive data of the CIAOW Study](https://scholariq.org/papers/complicated-intra-abdominal-infections-worldwide-the-definitive-data-of-the/)
- [Management of spinal infection: a review of the literature](https://scholariq.org/papers/management-of-spinal-infection-a-review-of-the-literature/)
- [Immediate versus Postponed Intervention for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis](https://scholariq.org/papers/immediate-versus-postponed-intervention-for-infected-necrotizing-pancreatitis/)
- [Colon and Rectal Anastomoses Do Not Require Routine Drainage](https://scholariq.org/papers/colon-and-rectal-anastomoses-do-not-require-routine-drainage/)
- [Mitochondrial dysfunction caused by outer membrane vesicles from Gram-negative bacteria activates intrinsic apoptosis and inflammation](https://scholariq.org/papers/mitochondrial-dysfunction-caused-by-outer-membrane-vesicles-from-gram-negative/)
- [EUS-guided gall bladder drainage with a lumen-apposing metal stent: a prospective long-term evaluation](https://scholariq.org/papers/eus-guided-gall-bladder-drainage-with-a-lumen-apposing-metal-stent-a-prospective/)
- [Standardized Algorithms for Management of Anastomotic Leaks and Related Abdominal and Pelvic Abscesses After Colorectal Surgery](https://scholariq.org/papers/standardized-algorithms-for-management-of-anastomotic-leaks-and-related/)
- [EUS-guided fine needle aspiration of the liver: Indications, yield, and safety based on an international survey of 167 cases](https://scholariq.org/papers/eus-guided-fine-needle-aspiration-of-the-liver-indications-yield-and-safety/)

## Topic primary papers

Showing 15 of 24.

- [Klebsiella pneumoniae Genotype K1: An Emerging Pathogen That Causes Septic Ocular or Central Nervous System Complications from Pyogenic Liver Abscess](https://scholariq.org/papers/klebsiella-pneumoniae-genotype-k1-an-emerging-pathogen-that-causes-septic-ocular/)
- [Pyogenic liver abscesses: 13 years of experience in percutaneous needle aspiration with US guidance.](https://scholariq.org/papers/pyogenic-liver-abscesses-13-years-of-experience-in-percutaneous-needle/)
- [Characteristics and management of pyogenic liver abscess](https://scholariq.org/papers/characteristics-and-management-of-pyogenic-liver-abscess/)
- [Clinical and microbiological characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess in East China](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-and-microbiological-characteristics-of-klebsiella-pneumoniae-liver/)
- [Pyogenic liver abscesses: mortality-related factors](https://scholariq.org/papers/pyogenic-liver-abscesses-mortality-related-factors/)
- [Hypervirulent<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>in Cryptogenic Liver Abscesses, Paris, France](https://scholariq.org/papers/hypervirulent-i-klebsiella-pneumoniae-i-in-cryptogenic-liver-abscesses-paris/)
- [A retrospective study of pyogenic liver abscess focusing on Klebsiella pneumoniae as a primary pathogen in China from 1994 to 2015](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-retrospective-study-of-pyogenic-liver-abscess-focusing-on-klebsiella/)
- [Dynamic CT of Hepatic Abscesses](https://scholariq.org/papers/dynamic-ct-of-hepatic-abscesses/)
- [Clinical Outcome of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Liver Abscess Drainage Using Self-Expandable Covered Metallic Stent (with Video)](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-outcome-of-endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-liver-abscess-drainage-using/)
- [Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pelvic and prostatic abscess drainage: Experience in 30 patients](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-pelvic-and-prostatic-abscess-drainage-experience-in/)
- [<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>invasive liver abscess syndrome with purulent meningitis and septic shock: A case from mainland China](https://scholariq.org/papers/i-klebsiella-pneumoniae-i-invasive-liver-abscess-syndrome-with-purulent/)
- [Amebic hepatic abscess in children](https://scholariq.org/papers/amebic-hepatic-abscess-in-children/)
- [Pyogenic liver abscess due to hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in a 14-year-old boy](https://scholariq.org/papers/pyogenic-liver-abscess-due-to-hypervirulent-klebsiella-pneumoniae-in-a-14-year/)
- [Multiple hepatic and brain abscesses caused by Parvimonas micra: A case report and literature review](https://scholariq.org/papers/multiple-hepatic-and-brain-abscesses-caused-by-parvimonas-micra-a-case-report/)
- [First case of a renal cyst infection caused by Desulfovibrio: a case report and literature review](https://scholariq.org/papers/first-case-of-a-renal-cyst-infection-caused-by-desulfovibrio-a-case-report-and/)

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