Amoebiasis, or amoebic dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by a parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. [4][5] Amoebiasis can be present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. [2]

Jun 20, 2025 · Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Most people who are infected don't get sick. Symptoms are often mild for those who do get ill and can …

Amebiasis, or amoebic dysentery, is a gastrointestinal illness that develops when an organism called a parasite enters your intestines. The illness may cause diarrhea, nausea, stomach …

Amebiasis is an intestinal (bowel) illness caused by a microscopic (tiny) parasite called Entamoeba histolytica, which is spread through human feces (poop). Often there are no …

Amebiasis or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic intestinal infection caused by any of the amoebas of the Entamoeba group. It may be asymptomatic or present with abdominal pain, diarrhea, or …

Jul 14, 2025 · Your doctor will look for specific symptoms of amoebic infection, especially frequent diarrhea or loose stools and the presence of blood and mucus in your bowel movements.

biology relating to or caused by amoebas: amoebic dysentery (Definition of amoebic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Jul 8, 2021 · Amebiasis, also known as amoebic dysentery, is a serious parasitic infection. This condition can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools, or it may cause no …

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 …

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 …