%0 Journal Article %A Gardiner, Bradley J. %A Simpson, Ian %A Woolley, Ian J. %T Caught in the act… a case of fulminant amoebic colitis %D 2015 %J JMM Case Reports, %V 2 %N 4 %@ 2053-3721 %C e000081 %R https://doi.org/10.1099/jmmcr.0.000081 %K Entamoeba histolytica %K fulminant amoebic colitis %I Microbiology Society, %X Introduction: Amoebic colitis is a common worldwide infection with a risk of serious complications, including invasive intestinal and extra-intestinal disease. Although newer tests are available, the mainstay of diagnosis remains stool microscopy. Early treatment with metronidazole followed by paromomycin generally results in a clinical cure. Case presentation: We describe a case of fulminant colitis secondary to Entamoeba histolytica requiring bowel resection that went unrecognized until the operative histology was reviewed. Conclusion: Clinicians worldwide need to be aware of this condition, particularly in patients originating from endemic areas, to ensure early diagnosis and appropriate treatment leading to optimal clinical outcomes. %U https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/jmmcr/10.1099/jmmcr.0.000081