Disease or Syndrome
amebiasis Audio
am·e·bi·a·sis [ am-uh-bahy-uh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Protozoan Infections
Etymology:
Greek amoibe = change (for the changing shape of the amoeba) + -iasis = condition
Also called:
Entamebiasis
Definitions related to amebiasis:
  • A gastrointestinal parasitic infection that is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, and which has a spectrum of manifestations including bloody diarrhea and colitis; extraintestinal infection involves the liver, brain, and lungs.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A parasitic infectious disorder caused by amoebas. The parasite may cause colitis which is manifested with bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and fever. In rare cases it may spread to the liver, brain and lungs.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Infection with any of various amebae. It is an asymptomatic carrier state in most individuals, but diseases ranging from chronic, mild diarrhea to fulminant dysentery may occur.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (amoebiasis) A parasitic infection of the colon by Entamoeba histolytica. Signs and symptoms include cramping, diarrhea, bloody stools and fever. It can be treated with antibiotics.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Amebiasis is infection with Entamoeba histolytica. It is acquired by fecal-oral transmission. Infection is commonly asymptomatic, but symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery may occur. Extraintestinal infections include liver abscesses. Diagnosis is by identifying E. histolytica in stool specimens or by serologic tests if...
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
  • Amebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica (see the image below), a protozoan that is found worldwide (see Etiology). The highest prevalence of amebiasis is in developing countries where barriers between human feces and food and water supplies are inadequate (see Epidemiology).
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2019
  • Amebiasis is caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica . It causes diarrhea and colitis. Spread of infection from the intestine can result in liver abscess (via haematogenous dissemination). Extension from liver abscess can lead to pleural and pericardial effusion. Rarely, brain abscess may occur
    Epocrates
    Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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