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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesAmebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery): Symptoms & Treatment

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   Jul 25, 2022 · Not everyone who has an amebiasis infection gets sick. You might not have any amebiasis symptoms, especially when you’re first infected. You may develop symptoms within four weeks after infection. Symptoms include: Cramping (abdominal pain). Diarrhea (sometimes with rectal bleeding). Fever.

2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › amebiasisAmebiasis explained: Symptoms, treatment, prevention

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   Jul 8, 2021 · These symptoms include: abdominal pain. unexplained weight loss. diarrhea. bloody stools. mucus in stools. Duration. The duration of a person’s amebiasis depends upon how the infection...

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   What are the symptoms of amebiasis?

   • Amebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, or E. histolytica. The symptoms of amebiasis include loose stool, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. However, most people with amebiasis won’t experience significant symptoms. Who is at risk for amebiasis?

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   How is amebiasis diagnosed?

   • In addition to standard blood tests, other laboratory studies employed for diagnosis include microscopy, culture, serologic testing, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay (see Workup). Treatment of amebiasis includes pharmacologic therapy, surgical intervention, and preventive measures, as appropriate (see Treatment).

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   What are the complications of amebiasis?

   • Complications of amebiasis may include: Contact your provider if you have diarrhea that does not go away or gets worse. When traveling in countries where sanitation is poor, drink purified or boiled water. Do not eat uncooked vegetables or unpeeled fruit. Wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating.

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK519535Amebiasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...

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   Jun 25, 2023 · Amebiasis or amoebic dysentery is a common parasitic enteral infection. It is caused by any of the amoebas of the Entamoeba group. Amoebiasis may present with no symptoms or mild to severe symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea. Severe complications may include inflammation and perforation, resulting in peritonitis.

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5. www.mountsinai.org › diseases-conditions › amebiasisAmebiasis Information | Mount Sinai - New York

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   Symptoms. Most people with this infection do not have symptoms. If symptoms occur, they are seen 7 to 28 days after being exposed to the parasite. Mild symptoms may include: Abdominal cramps. Diarrhea: passage of 3 to 8 semiformed stools per day, or passage of soft stools with mucus and occasional blood. Fatigue. Excessive gas.

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7. www.cdc.gov › amebiasis › aboutAbout Amebiasis | Amebiasis | CDC

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   May 2, 2024 · Key points. Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Amebiasis is more common in people living in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions or people traveling to these areas. Antibiotics are effective in treating amebiasis. Overview. Entamoeba histolytica amebas in a person's small intestine.

8. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 212029Amebiasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology - Medscape

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   Apr 8, 2022 · Two diagnostic characteristics are observed. Two trophozoites have ingested erythrocytes, and all 3 have nuclei with small, centrally located karyosomes. View Media Gallery. Although most cases of amebiasis are asymptomatic, dysentery and invasive extraintestinal disease can occur. Amebic liver abscess is the most common manifestation of ...

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   Jan 4, 2022 · The symptoms of amebiasis include loose stool, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. However, most people with amebiasis won’t experience significant symptoms. Who is at risk for...