Double Trouble: The Perilous Intersection of Amoebic Colitis and Candida Infection Leading to Colonic Perforation

双重危机:阿米巴结肠炎和念珠菌感染的危险交汇导致结肠穿孔

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Abstract

Amoebic colitis, a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms. The clinical manifestations can vary widely, from being an asymptomatic carrier to experiencing severe colitis and even colonic perforation. Surgical treatment for fulminant amoebic colitis and colonic perforation should be carried out at the earliest. Superadded fungal infections in these patients are rare and can significantly complicate the clinical course. Here, we present a unique case of amoebic colitis complicated by a superadded Candida infection, culminating in colonic perforation.

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