Amoebic Dysentery(Amebiasis)
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Krisha McCoy, MS DefinitionAmoebic dysentery is an intestinal illness. Causes TOPAmoebic dysentery is caused by a specific parasite. You may develop amoebic dysentery if you:
Risk Factors TOPFactors that may increase your chance of amoebic dysentery include:
Symptoms TOPMost people with the parasite do not have symptoms. Symptoms may include:
Diagnosis TOPYou will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your body's fluids and waste products will be tested. This can be done with:
Images may need to be taken of your bodily structures, especially your liver. This can be done with: Treatment TOPTalk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following: MedicationsSeveral antibiotics are available to treat amoebic dysentery or liver infection. Probiotics may also be helpful to reduce the symptoms. Prevention TOPTo help reduce your chances amoebic dysentery, take the following steps when traveling to a country that has poor sanitary conditions:
RESOURCES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca References:Amebiasis (amoebic dysentery). New York State Department of Health website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated September 2017. Accessed March 16, 2018.
Amebiasis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114784/Amebiasis
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Parasites–amebiasis—
Entamoeba histolyticainfection . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated December 16, 2015. Accessed March 16, 2018. Last reviewed March 2018 by
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