Obligatory medical device diagnostics.
- Colonoscopy (colonoscopy)
- In the context of amoebic dysentery (intestinal form), flat ulcerations (ulcers) with slightly raised edges can be detected.
- In severe courses, the mucosa (mucous membrane) between the ulcerations shows erythema (skin redness) and increased vulnerability (vulnerability).
- In very severe cases, the entire mucosa is inflamed and hemorrhagic (bleeding).
- Note: Colonoscopy cannot distinguish amoebic dysentery from other inflammatory bowel diseases. However, it can be obtained material for the diagnosis of the pathogen and biopsies (tissue samples) for histological (fine tissue) diagnosis.
- Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs), especially the right upper abdomen – to rule out amoebic liver abscess.
- Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen (abdominal CT).
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen (abdominal MRI).
- If perforation (perforation) is imminent: abscess puncture (under sonocontrol/ultrasound control).
