# A Case of Entamoeba histolytica Liver Abscess in an Immigrant Patient

## TL;DR

This case report discusses a liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica in a young immigrant, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic complexities in immigrant populations for E. histolytica infections.

## Key findings

- A young Hispanic male immigrant presented with an amebic liver abscess.
- The case illustrates the challenges in diagnosing E. histolytica infections in non-endemic regions.

## Abstract

Entamoeba histolytica is a pathogenic protozoan endemic to Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. However, with increased travel and emigration, it is becoming a common parasitic infection leading to many worldwide deaths. We present a case of a young Hispanic male immigrant with an amebic liver abscess. This case report highlights the complexities of diagnosing and treating E. histolytica infection.