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Amebiasis Fact Sheet
Although anyone can have this disease, it is most common in people who live in developing countries that have poor sanitary conditions. In the United States, Amebiasis is most often found in immigrants from developing countries. It also is found in people who have traveled to developing countries and in people who live in institutions that have poor sanitary conditions. Men who have sex with men can become infected and can get sick from the infection, but they often do not have symptoms.
Division of Parasitic Diseases - Amebiasis Fact Sheet
E. histolytica becomes sick from the infection. The symptoms often are quite mild and can include loose stools, stomach pain, and stomach cramping. Amebic dysentery is a severe form of Amebiasis associated with stomach pain, bloody stools, and fever. Rarely, E. histolytica invades the liver and forms an abscess. Even less commonly, it spreads to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
MedlinePlus
Medical Encyclopedia: Amebiasis
Intestinal Amebiasis causes frequent diarrhea, often with abdominal pain. Rectal pain during the diarrhea ( tenesmus ) is also common. The diarrhea may contain blood or mucus. Usually, the illness lasts about 2 weeks, but it can come back again and again if not treatment is given.
DPDx - Amebiasis
DPDx - Amebiasis
MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Amebiasis
Los síntomas típicos de la Amebiasis intestinal son diarreas frecuentes, a menudo con dolor abdominal. El dolor al evacuar ( tenesmo ) también es común y la diarrea puede contener sangre o moco. Generalmente, la enfermedad dura alrededor de dos semanas, pero puede reaparecer una y otra vez si no se administra un tratamiento.
Chapter 4 - Amebiasis - Yellow Book | CDC Travelers' Health
During an outbreak of Amebiasis and giardiasis among 160 Italian tourists visiting Thailand on an organized tour, 72.4% acquired E. histolytica infections and 10.6% developed amebic abscesses or colitis. In this outbreak, Amebiasis and giardiasis were associated with consumption of drinks with ice, ice cream, and raw fruit in ice (12). Studies among residents in Brazil (13) and Ecuador (14) have similarly identified water (inadequately chlorinated drinking water) and food (ingestion of raw vegetables) as risk factors for infection, in addition to failure to wash hands before eating and lower socioeconomic status. In general, the risk of infection for both travelers and residents is highest in areas of poverty and in settings with poor sanitation where barriers between human feces, food, and water are inadequate (5).
Amebiasis Fact Sheet
Diagnosis of Amebiasis can be very difficult. One problem is that other parasites an cell can look very similar to E. histolytica when seen under a microscope. Also, E. histolytica and another ameba, Entamoeba dispar, which is about 10 times common, look the same when seen under a microscope. Unlike infection with E. histolytica, infection with E. dispar never makes people sick and therefore doe not need to be treated.
Amebiasis
People exposed to this parasite may experience mild or severe symptoms or no symptoms at all. Fortunately, most exposed people do not become seriously ill. The mild form of Amebiasis includes nausea, loose stools, weight loss, abdominal tenderness and occasional fever. Rarely, the parasite will invade the body beyond the intestines and cause a more serious infection, such as a liver abscess.
Division of Parasitic Diseases - Amebiasis
Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Pseudo-outbreak of Intestinal Amebiasis -- California (March 08, 1985 / 34(9);125-6)
Amebiasis
Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Amebiasis?
Amebiasis
PubMed lists journal articles that discuss Amebiasis. Click on the link to go to PubMed and review citations to these articles.
US FDA/CFSAN - Bad Bug Book - Entamoeba histolytica
In October 1983, the Los Angeles County (California) Department of Health Services was notified by a local medical laboratory of a large increase in the laboratory's diagnoses of intestinal Amebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica infection). Thirty-eight cases were identified from August to October. The laboratory staff estimated that, before August, they had diagnosed approximately one E. histolytica infection per month. A preliminary investigation failed to identify a common source of the infection.
Amebiasis (Amebic Dysentery)
People exposed to this parasite may experience mild or severe symptoms or no symptoms at all. Fortunately, most exposed people do not become seriously ill. The symptoms of Amebiasis include diarrhea (that may be bloody), nausea, weight loss, abdominal tenderness and occasional fever. Rarely, the parasite will invade the body beyond the intestines and cause a more serious infection, such as a liver abscess.
Amebiasis
Amebiasis
Amebiasis Fact Sheet
Amebiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, Entamoeba histolytica. The parasite produces cysts (eggs) which are passed from the body in the stool (bowel movements).
Anthrax Fact Sheet
Anthrax Fact Sheet
Amebiasis (amebic dysentery)
Although people with diarrhea due to Amebiasis should not attend school or go to work, it is not necessary to exclude infected persons when they feel better and stools are normal. Casual contact at work or school is unlikely to transmit the disease. Special precautions may be needed by foodhandlers or children enrolled in daycare settings. Consult your local health department for advice in such instances.
Amebiasis (disentería amebiana)
Si bien las personas con diarrea debido a la Amebiasis no deben asistir al colegio ni al trabajo, no es necesario excluir a las personas infectadas cuando se sientan mejor y hayan recuperado su hábito intestinal normal. Es poco probable que la enfermedad se contagie por el contacto casual en el trabajo o el colegio. Se deben tomar precauciones especiales con las personas que manipulen alimentos o niños que asistan a guarderías. En tales casos, consulte a su departamento de salud local para asesoría.
Health Topics - Amebiasis
Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (ent-a-ME-ba his-to-LI-ti-ka) .
Oregon ACD Amebiasis home page
Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (ent-a-ME-ba hiss-toe-LI-ti-ka. This parasite is found in the United States and around the world. Amebiasis is no longer a reportable disease in Oregon as of 2003.
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