2nd August 2023

A 23 year old medical student presents with fever and abdominal pain.

A 23 year old medical student presents with fever and abdominal pain. He returned from his elective in Mexico 3 weeks ago, where he spent over 2 months doing voluntary work. Examination reveals a soft abdomen with tenderness localised to the right upper quadrant. Abdominal ultrasound confirms a liver abscess. Amoebiasis is suspected.

What is the first line treatment for the likely causative condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.