Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	121468
DOI	10.5409/wjcp.121468
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Intestinal amoebiasis and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in an endemic region: Three case reports
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nitu Kumari, Anshu Srivastava, Moinak Sen Sarma and Ujjal Poddar
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Corresponding Author	Anshu Srivastava, MD, Professor, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rae Bareily Road, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India. avanianshu@gmail.com
Key Words	Amoebic colitis; Ulcerative colitis; Inflammatory bowel disease; Entamoeba histolytica; Amoebiasis; Immunosuppressive therapy; Case report
Core Tip	Amoebic colitis (AC) can closely mimic ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, particularly in regions where amoebiasis is endemic. Failure to recognize this infection may lead to inappropriate escalation of immunosuppressive therapy and worsening disease. Through this case series of three children with UC, presenting with concomitant AC, we highlight the diagnostic challenges and emphasize the importance of evaluation for infectious etiologies in inflammatory bowel disease flare before intensifying immunosuppressive treatment.
Citation	Kumari N, Srivastava A, Sarma MS, Poddar U. Intestinal amoebiasis and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in an endemic region: Three case reports. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.121468
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Received	2026-03-27 01:32
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-27 01:32
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-29 10:28
Return for Revision	2026-04-29 10:28
Revised	2026-05-18 18:26
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-10 02:33
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-10 06:59
Articles in Press	2026-06-10 06:59
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