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What Causes Recurring Amoebiasis In An Infant?

hi! my name is jocelyn magbanua fr. philippines. i have 1yr and 6months daughter and she has amoebaiasis for n 2nd time the last was feb. this yr. why? even if i make sure that everything is clean she uses wilkins water also. what well happen if she has always like this. thank you so much... god bless
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
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hi, recurrent amoebiasis can occur in a child if there is a habit of eating nails, scratching the wall, are putting fingers in mouth. Another reason can be inadequate treatment during the first time. Sometimes if infestation is more then repeat antihelminthic drugs should be given after 1 week. I suggest you to look for above things. You should also do a stool for routine microscopy test. This will clear the picture. Antihelminthic drugs like Albendazole should be given to child. Have a good day.
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What Causes Recurring Amoebiasis In An Infant?

hi, recurrent amoebiasis can occur in a child if there is a habit of eating nails, scratching the wall, are putting fingers in mouth. Another reason can be inadequate treatment during the first time. Sometimes if infestation is more then repeat antihelminthic drugs should be given after 1 week. I suggest you to look for above things. You should also do a stool for routine microscopy test. This will clear the picture. Antihelminthic drugs like Albendazole should be given to child. Have a good day.