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• TITLE: Amebiasis as the Cause of Pediatric Fever of Unknown Origin

  AUTHORS: Elda Skenderi, Admir Sulovari, Gjeorgjina Kuli-Lito, Myrvete Jaku, Irena Dautaj, Briseida Doga

  KEYWORDS: Amebiasis, Abscess, Liver, Fever, Child

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.10 No.2, February 11, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoa Entamoeba histolytica. It is capable of causing a spectrum of illnesses from asymptomatic infection, to dysentery and invasive extra-intestinal conditions, the most common of which is liver abscess. Here is presented the case of a 14-month old boy presented with Fever of Unknown Origin, which after work-up was diagnosed as amebic liver abscess. Although amebiasis is more prevalent in developing countries the increasing phenomena of migration and tourism has transformed it into a global health issue. It is recommended to maintain a high index of suspicion while valuating a child with Fever of Unknown Origin.