This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
DOC for symptomatic amoebiasis during pregnancy: 
Select and explain. 
A. No treatment, B. Metronidazole, C. Diloxanide furoate, D. Diiodohydroxyquin
C: Diloxanide furoate
Answer: C: Diloxanide furoate 
Explanation: Option 3 Dioloxanide furoate DOC in infections are: Asymptomatic amebiasis - no treatment Symptomatic amebiasis - Dioloxanide furoate (500mg B/Dx10 days) Severe infection - Dioloxanide +metronidazole Ref... High risk pregnancy Fernando Arias 4/e p 315