Amebic Dysentery also known as amebiasis, is transmitted by food or water that is contaminated due to poor sanitary conditions.
An amebiasis is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Entamoeba histolytica.
No, amoebic dysentery is not infectious. It is transmitted through contaminate food or water.
Amebic Dysentery
The scientific name of the parasite that causes amoebiasis is Entamoeba histolytica.
Amoebic dysentery is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is characterized by severe diarrhea with blood or mucus, abdominal cramps, and fever. It can be transmitted through contaminated food or water.
Amebic Dysentery, also known as Amebiasis which is transmitted by food or water that is contaminated due to poor sanitary conditions source: introduction to medical terminology second ed. page 190, table 8.1
Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite that can infect the intestines of humans, causing a disease called amebiasis. It is typically transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water. Symptoms can range from mild diarrhea to severe abdominal pain and, in some cases, can lead to serious complications such as liver abscesses.
No, amebiasis is not caused by bacteria. It is an infection caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica.
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The causative agent of amoebiasis is the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water and can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, liver abscesses. Proper hygiene and sanitation practices can help prevent its spread.
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Bacteria are gram positive and gram negative (which means if you apply Gram stain to them, they either pick up the color (positive) or they do not (negative). Entamoeba Hystolytica is not a bacteria, it is a protozoa (one celled organism) that usually causes diarrhea and can be diagnosed from a stool sample and treated with drugs.