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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Amebiasis
  1. Amebiasis 
    Amebiasis is an infection of the intestines. It is caused by the microscopic parasite Entamoeba histolytica . ... of an infected person Risk factors for severe amebiasis include: Alcohol use Cancer Malnutrition Older or younger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000298.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Amebic liver abscess 
    ... a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite causes amebiasis , an intestinal infection that is also called amebic ... the bloodstream from the intestines to the liver. Amebiasis spreads from eating food or water that has ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000211.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Stool ova and parasites exam 
    ... a sign of a parasitic infection, such as: Amebiasis Giardiasis Strongyloidiasis Taeniasis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003756.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Amebic brain abscess (image) 
    Amebiasis, normally an infection of the intestinal tract, may spread and infect other organs such as the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1047.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Amebic liver abscess (image) 
    ... intestinal parasite called Entamoeba histolytica . This parasite causes amebiasis, an intestinal infection that is also called amebic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19924.htm - Medical Encyclopedia