A patient presents with lower gastrointestinal bleed. Sigmoidoscopy shows ulcers in the sigmoid. Biopsy from this area shows flask-shaped ulcers. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
Amoebic Colitis MC site of amoebic colitis : Cecum and ascending colon Flask shaped ulcers on colonoscopu confirms the diagnosis of amoebic colitis Drug Therapy for Amebiasis Asymptomatic carrier: Luminal agents (Iodoquinol, paromomycin) Acute colitis: Metronidazole and Luminal agents Amebic livet abscess: Metronidazole, tinidazole and Luminal agents Ref: Harrison&;s 19th edition Pgno : 1365
Intravenous ceftriaxone
Intravenous metronidazole
Intravenous steroids sulphasalazine
Hydrocoisone enemas
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