Prognosis

Amebic colitis

Mortality rate is less than 2% in uncomplicated disease.

Severe disease manifestations of toxic megacolon, colonic perforation with resultant peritonitis or bowel necrosis, typically carry over 50% mortality.[1][2][5][7]​

Liver abscess

Mortality rate is less than 2%.

Complications include extension of the abscess into peritoneum, pleural cavity, or pericardium, and hematogenous dissemination to the brain, lung, and skin.[1][2][3]​​​​[5]​​​​

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