An atypical cause of right lower abdominal pain: amoebiasis, a family cluster

In this case report we present a family cluster of amoebiasis in nonendemic region. A 46-year-old women, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease for which she received no maintenance therapy, was evaluated the suspicion flare. At colonoscopy however, atypical findings were seen. Histopathologic examination revealed micro-organisms compatible amoebiasis. Interestingly, 4 years before event started new relationship 38-year-old man who liver-amoebiasis 3 months after start their relationship. On top this, her 18-year-old daughter 2 diagnosis. The source infection remains unknown, but speculate that transmitted feco-orally between different members family. These cases illustrate should be aware parasitological causes colitis, especially patients endoscopic images or when close “relative” is