My 4.5 months ( 62 cms, 5.42 kgs) old daughter has been identified with Amebiasis in her stool examination. From what I understand Amebiasis is caused by intake of contaminated food or water. But my daughter is exclusively on breast feed. What could have caused this infection?Also, the doctor has advised metrolac 3ml thrice a day for 10 days. Does this have any side effects for my baby?
Welcome, It is very rare at this age, If your daughter tolerate oral it's ok otherwise iv route is best, One author report a case of neonatal meiosis presenting with vomiting, refusal to feeds, abdominal distension and mucoid stools. The diagnosis was made on the basis of clinical appearance of stools and the presence ofEntameba Histologic. The purpose of this report is to alert to the possibility of amoebas in newborns, if baby presents with NEC like picture in an endemic area and to send the stool sample immediately to examine for trophozoites, especially because the diarrheal stool starts automizing within 30 min of defecation. This 14-day-old newborn, who was possibly infected with orally given Jagger solution is presented. He was successfully treated with intravenous tinidazole. Take care.