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Amebiasis
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October 1, 2008
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On completion of this article, you should be able to: (1) request the appropriate tests for differentiating the morphologically identical Entamoeba species E histolytica, E dispar, and E moshkovskii on the basis of initial laboratory reports; (2) recognize symptoms and complications of invasive amebiasis; and (3) apply the World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of amebiasis.
Amebiwis is defined as infection with Entamoeba histolytica, regardless of associated symptomatology. In resource-rich nations, this parasitic protozoan is seen primarily in travelers to and emigrants from endemic areas. Infections range from asymptomatic ...
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