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Microbiology Parasitology Pa 1 (Protozoology) 6b7c6bed

Regarding cutaneous amoebiasis which is not true -

A
It is a spreading necrotizing inflammation of the skin and cutaneous tissue
B
Rapid improvement with anti-amoebic treatment occurs
C
Can occur in the perianal region
D
The infection reaches the skin through the blood stream
High-Yield Explanation
Option 1, 2, 3, 4 1. Cutaneous amoebiasis or Amoebiasis cutis- it is usually seen over the region adjoining a visceral lesion e.g. area of drainage of liver abscess or colostomy wound or from the rectum perianally. It may also be seen following anal intercourse. 2. Perianal skin ulcers: by direct extension of ulcers to perianal skin. 3. Amoeboma (Amoebic granuloma): a diffuse pseudotumor like mass of granulomatous tissue found in rectosigmoid region and sometimes growing sufficiently large to block the lumen 4.Rapid improvement with anti-amoebic treatment occurs. D.O.C:- metronidazole

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