This is a description of the diease Amebiasis
Title: This is a description of the diease Amebiasis
Category: /Science & Technology/Biology
Details: Words: 476 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
This is a description of the diease Amebiasis
Category: /Science & Technology/Biology
Details: Words: 476 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
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.