Amebiasis By Greg Vasquez INTRODUCTION: Within this chapter there will be a discussion about Amebiasis as an infection. It will include: a look at the parasite, who can get Amebiasis, how to diagnose and treat an infection, and how one gets the disease. CAUSAL AGENT: Amebiasis is caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. To get Amebiasis general one needs to come in direct contact with an infected stool, but it can also be received through …
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…TREATMENT: If Amebiasis is the disease diagnosed then for those symptomatic peoples some amebicides are given orally. These include: iodoquinol, paromomycin, and dilocanide. If the infection is more severe then Metronidazole or dehydroemetine are given. CONTROL MEASURES: Stopping the contamination of water, and creating less crowding in endemic areas. If sanitary water cannot be found make sure to boil water and to cook all food well. BIBLIOGRAPHY: "Amebiasis." The Merck Manual of Medical Information. ed. 1997.