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What Causes Histolytica Cysts With RBC : 3-5/HPF?
my grandson is 4 months old, and based on his stool exam he has: E. Hystolytica cysts: 1-2/hpf PUS cells: 15-20/hpf RBC : 3-5/HPF what does it mean? Is this curable? Does he need to confine in the hospital? Is this serious desease for a 4months old baby?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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entamoeba histolytica is also known as amebiasis. it is an infection acquired through food or water. it can be easily treated by oral medicines.
infection can be prevented by avoiding feeding bottles or proper sterilisation of feeding bottles. hand washing with soap before preparing feed or prior to feeding baby. also use phenol containg disinfectant for floor.
person feeding child should be screened for entamoeba histolytica as well.
entamoeba histolytica is also known as amebiasis. it is an infection acquired through food or water. it can be easily treated by oral medicines.
infection can be prevented by avoiding feeding bottles or proper sterilisation of feeding bottles. hand washing with soap before preparing feed or prior to feeding baby. also use phenol containg disinfectant for floor.
person feeding child should be screened for entamoeba histolytica as well.
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