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   Amoebiasis

   /ˌamiːˈbʌɪəsɪs/

   

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   • 1. infection with amoebas, especially as causing dysentery.

   Word Origin early 20th century: from amoeba + -asis.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AmoebiasisAmoebiasis - Wikipedia

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   Amoebiasis, or amoebic dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by a parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. [3] [4] Amoebiasis can be present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. [2] Symptoms may include lethargy, loss of weight, colonic ulcerations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea.

   • Causes: Entamoeba histolytica

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

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   Amebiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite that enters your intestines through feces. It can cause symptoms like cramping, diarrhea, nausea and fever. You can get it by eating or drinking contaminated water or food, or by contact with contaminated feces. Treatment includes antibiotics to kill the parasite.

4. www.healthline.com › health › amebiasisAmebiasis: Overview, Causes & Symptoms - Healthline

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Amebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, or E. histolytica. It can cause loose stool, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. It can also spread to other organs and cause serious complications. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of amebiasis.

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   What are the causes of amoebiasis?

   • Amoebiasis is also known as amoebic dysentery. It is caused by a protozoan parasite of the human large intestine, Entamoeba histolytica. They are cosmopolitan, they live in the large intestines and produce eggs or cysts, which are passed out of the body with the stool. It results in diarrhoea and colitis.

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   What is the treatment for amoebiasis?

   • The cases of amoebiasis which are not complicated are generally being treated by a 10 day course of metronidazole which are being taken as a capsule. Doctors also sometimes prescribe medication for controlling the nausea if the patient needs it. The cases which are complicated and have a tendency to damage the infected organs, may need surgeries.

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   What are the symptoms of amoebiasis?

   • Amoebiasis typically presents as mild to moderate diarrhea, blood discharge, colitis, peritonitis and tissue death. In most of the cases, the patients may develop dehydration and anemia due to loss of water and blood respectively.

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   How is Amoebiasis transmitted?

   • Amoebiasis is the infection which is caused by one of the microorganisms which transmits through contaminated food or contaminated water. Amoebiasis can be caused by living in areas which have poor sanitary conditions. The food and water which is being contaminated by feces of infected people and if we ingest then it can cause Amoebiasis.

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6. www.cdc.gov › parasites › amebiasisGeneral Information | Amebiasis | Parasites | CDC

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   Amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by E. histolytica that can affect the intestine and other organs. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat amebiasis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK519535Amebiasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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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. People affected may develop anemia.[1][2][3]

   • Author: Hassam Zulfiqar, George Mathew, Shawn Horrall

   • Published: 2023/06/25

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

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   Jul 8, 2021 · Amebiasis is a serious parasitic infection that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. It is spread by feces, food or water, or sexual contact. It can also affect the liver, lungs, and brain. Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent this condition from this article.

9. www.cdc.gov › parasites › amebiasisParasites - Amebiasis | Amebiasis | Parasites | CDC

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   Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It can affect anyone, although it is more common in people who live in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions. Diagnosis can be difficult because other parasites can look very similar to E. histolytica when seen under a microscope. Infected people do not always become sick.