Amoeba symptoms and treatment

Overview

Amebiasis is caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, or E. histolytica.

Amoebic dysentery symptoms

Anyone can get amebiasis. It is more common if you live in a tropical area with poor sanitary conditions or travel to one of these areas.

If you think you have amebiasis, see your healthcare provider. The disease can be difficult to diagnose.

Most people with amebiasis don't get very sick.

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Everyone with amebiasis should receive medications to treat the infection.

Signs and symptoms

Only about 10% to 20% of people infected with E. histolytica become ill. Even then, symptoms are often mild.

They can include diarrhea, stomach pain, and stomach cramping. Symptoms usually develop within 2 to 4 weeks but can show up later.

Amoeba causes

A severe form of amebiasis called amebic dysentery can cause stomach pain, bloody poop, and fever.

Rarely, E. histolytica travels through the blood stream to the liver and forms an abscess (collection of pus).

In a small number of instances, the parasite has spread to other parts of the body, including the lungs and brain.

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