CDC - DPDx - Amebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica is well recognized as a pathogenic ameba, associated with intestinal and extraintestinal infections. Other morphologically-identical Entamoeba spp., including E. dispar, E. moshkovskii, and E. bangladeshi, are generally not associated with disease although investigations into pathogenic potential are ongoing.
Intestinal Entamoeba histolytica amebiasis - UpToDate
2024年6月14日 · Intestinal amebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. There are four species of intestinal amebae with identical morphologic characteristics: E. histolytica, E. dispar, E. moshkovskii, and E. bangladeshi . Most symptomatic disease is caused by E. histolytica; E. dispar is generally considered
Entamoeba histolytica - Wikipedia
Entamoeba histolytica is an anaerobic parasitic amoebozoan, part of the genus Entamoeba. [1] Predominantly infecting humans and other primates causing amoebiasis, E. histolytica is estimated to infect about 35-50 million people worldwide. [1] E. histolytica infection is estimated to kill more than 55,000 people each year. [2]
About Amebiasis | Amebiasis | CDC
2024年5月2日 · Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Amebiasis is more common in people living in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions or people traveling to these areas. Antibiotics are effective in treating amebiasis.
Entamoeba histolytica Infection - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年4月17日 · Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan that causes intestinal amebiasis as well as extra-intestinal manifestations. Although 90 percent of E. histolytica infections are asymptomatic, nearly 50 million people become symptomatic, with about 100,000 deaths yearly. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of amebiasis caused by Entamoeba ...
Amebiasis - Amebiasis - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Amebiasis is primarily caused by E. histolytica and tends to occur in regions with poor sanitation. The parasite is present worldwide, but most infections occur in Central America, western South America, western and southern Africa, India, and parts of South Asia.
Amebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery): Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2022年7月25日 · Amebiasis, or amoebic dysentery, is an infection caused by a parasite that your body sheds through stool. When the parasite gets into your intestine, it can cause symptoms like cramping and diarrhea. Healthcare providers treat amebiasis with antibiotics. Left untreated, amoebic dysentery can lead to complications or death.
Amebiasis: Overview, Causes & Symptoms - Healthline
2022年1月4日 · Amebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, or E. histolytica. The symptoms of amebiasis include loose stool, abdominal cramping, and...
Amebiasis - Amebiasis - Merck Manual Consumer Version
Amebiasis is an infection of the large intestine and sometimes the liver and other organs that is caused by the single-celled protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica, an ameba. The amebas may spread directly from person to person through fecal-oral transmission, including through oral-anal contact, or indirectly through food or water.
Immune Response of Amebiasis and Immune Evasion by Entamoeba histolytica
2016年5月12日 · Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite and the causative agent of amebiasis. It is estimated approximately 1% of humans are infected with E. histolytica, resulting in an estimate of 100,000 deaths annually. Clinical manifestations of amebic infection range widely from asymptomatic to severe symptoms, including dysentery and extra ...