Amoebiasis is infection by a protozoan, typically Entamoeba histolytica. It is usually contracted by ingesting water or food contaminated by amoebic cysts. Is usually included between the waterborne diseases. Amoebiasis most commonly affects young to middle-aged adults.
Amoebiasis is transmitted by fecal contamination of drinking water and foods, but also by direct contact with dirty hands or objects as well as by sexual contact. Additionally, geophagy is a common route of infection in certain cultures.
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Amebiasis Facts - Fact sheet with cause, symptoms, and prevention.
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Bad Bug Book: Entamoeba histolytica - Includes cause, symptoms, associated foods, complications, and outbreaks.
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CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Acanthamoeba Infection - Includes factsheets on the organism and the disease it causes, news releases, and reports.
CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Amebiasis - Factsheets and articles on amebic dysentery caused by the organism Entamoeba histolytica.
CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Naegleria Infection - Includes factsheets on the organism and the disease it causes, news releases, and reports.
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Justin Baty Amoebic Foundation - Devoted to the prevention, treatment and eventual cure of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis or PAM.
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Kidshealth: Amebiasis - Includes cause, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Amebiasis - Features risk factors, cause, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Medmicro: Free-Living Amebas: Naegleria, Acanthamoeba and Balamuthia - Medical and scientific information on the organisms and the diseases they cause.
Medmicro: Intestinal Protozoa: Amebas - Medical and scientific information on the organisms and the diseases they cause.
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