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Parasitic infection (amebiasis)
A condition in which the intestines are infected by parasites (entamoeba histolytica) resulting in loose stools, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain.
Is a type of:Protozoan infections
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 |
Body locations
Abdomen
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