FOCUS@HEALTH; Colon infection preceded by diarrhea or dysentery

From: Filipino Reporter | Date: January 20, 2005| Author: Chua, Philip S. | Copyright information


Filipino Reporter

01-20-2005

WE will focus on amebiasis for this week's column.

What is amebiasis?

Also known as entamebiasis, this protozoal infection of the colon is caused
by Entamoeba histolytica, a one-celled parasite, and is usually
asymptomatic (no symptoms). When clinical manifestations are present, they
may range from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery to complications involving
some vitals organs.

What is Entamoeba dis...

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