What is the definition or description of: amebiasis?

Intestinal infection: Amebisasis is an infection, most commonly of the intestines, due to entamoeba histolytica, a parasite. Symptoms of infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weighjt loss, fevers and, less commonly, blood in the stool. Diagnosis can be made by blood and/or stool tests. Treatment involves at least ten days of an antibiotic.

Amebiasis: Amebiasis is a disease that is most often found in tropical locations. It is caused a by parasite called entamoeba histolitica. It is spread when food or fluids contaminated w e. Histolytica eggs are ingested. It is also spread by fecal contamination on fingers or surfaces. Stool samples are used for definitive identification. Amebiasis causes illness in 10- 20% of those infected. It can lead to >.