Cutaneous amoebiasis
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| ICD-10 | A06.7 |
| ICD-9-CM | 006.6 |
| Patient UK | Cutaneous amoebiasis |
Cutaneous amoebiasis refers to a form of amoebiasis that presents primarily in the skin.
It can be caused by Acanthamoeba[1][2] or Entamoeba histolytica.[3] When associated with Acanthamoeba, it is also known as "cutaneous acanthamoebiasis".[4]
It is also known as "amoebiasis cutis".[5]
Balamuthia mandrillaris has been described as entering through the skin,[6] and it can have cutaneous expression.[7]
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