It can be caused by Acanthamoeba[2][3] or Entamoeba histolytica.

[6] Balamuthia mandrillaris can also cause cutaneous amoebiasis, but can prove fatal if the amoeba enters the bloodstream [7][8] It is characterized by ulcers.

Diagnosis of amebiasis cutis calls for high degree of clinical suspicion.

Unless an early diagnosis can be made such patients can develop significant morbidity.

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