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Amebic Dysentery : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Entamoeba histolytica

Causes Overview Articles

Amebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica can live in the large intestine (colon) without causing disease. However, sometimes, it invades the colon wall causing colitis, acute dysentery, or long-term diarrhea. The infection can also spread through the blood to the li...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 15, 2006
Amebiasis
Amebiasis is an infectious disease caused by a parasitic one-celled microorganism (protozoan) called Entamoeba histolytica . Persons with amebiasis may experience a wide range of symptoms, including diarrhea , fever , and cramps. The disease may a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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