Amoebiasis/Amebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery) Case Study

Introduction:
Amoebiasis protozoal infection of human beings initially involves the colon, but may spread to soft tissues, most commonly to the liver or lungs, by contiguity or hematogenous or lymphatic dissemination.
Amoebiasis is the third leading parasitic cause of death worldwide, surpassed only by malaria and schistosomiasis. On a global basis, amoebiasis affects approximately 50 million persons [...]

Liver Cirrhosis Case Study

INTRODUCTION:

Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic disease that causes cell destruction and fibrosis (scarring) of hepatic tissue. Fibrosis alters normal liver structure and vasculature, impairing blood and lymph flow and resulting in hepatic insufficiency and hypertension in the portal vein. Complications include hyponatremia, water retention, bleeding esophageal varices. Coagulopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and hepatic [...]