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Extraintestinal amebiasis accounts for approximately 10% of all reported amebiasis cases.The most common form of extraintestinal amebiasis is amebic abscess of the liver.Other forms.include infections of the lungs, chest cavity, brain, or genitals.
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What are two types of amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis can be subdivided into several categories: ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTION.CHRONIC NON-DYSENTERIC INFECTION.AMEBIC DYSENTERY.AMEBOMA.PERIANAL ULCERS
How is amebiasis classified?
The signs and symptoms of amebiasis vary according to the location and severity of the infection and are classified as follows: Intestinal amebiasis.Extraintestinal amebiasis
What is amebiasis?
An amebiasis is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Entamoeba histolytica.
Is Amebiasis a bacteria?
no its a protist
How is amebiasis diagnosed?
.A diagnosis of amebiasis may be confirmed by one or more tests, depending on the location of the disease.Stool examination.Sigmoidoscopy.Blood tests.Imaging studies
How does Amebiasis effect the body?
nails bleed
What can serve as a host for the amebiasis organism?
Human beings are the only known host of the amebiasis organism, and all groups of people, regardless of age or sex, can become affected.
Why do amebiasis symptoms vary?
Recently, it has been discovered that persons with symptom-causing amebiasis are infected with Entamoeba histolytica, and those individuals who exhibit no symptoms are actually infected with an almost identical-looking ameba called Entamoeba dispar.
Is coconut juice bad for amoebiasis?
can u suggest some ways to come out of amebiasis
What causes mucus in the stool that smells like rotting flesh?
Must have a amebiasis bacteria
What are the demographics of amebiasis?
.an estimated 500 million new cases each year.In the United States,between 1 and 5% of the general population will develop amebiasis.male homosexuals, migrant workers, institutionalized people,and recent immigrants develop amebiasis at a higher rate
What are amebicides?
Drugs used to treat amebiasis, called amebicides, are divided into two categories: Luminal amebicides.Tissue amebicides
