Definitions for amoebiasis
ˌæm əˈbaɪ ə sɪsamoe·bi·a·sis

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1. amebiasis, amoebiasis, amebiosis, amoebiosisnoun

   infection by a disease-causing ameba

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1. amoebiasisnoun

   An infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery

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1. Amoebiasis

   Amoebiasis, also known amoebic dysentery, is an infection caused by any of the amoebae of the Entamoeba group. Symptoms are most common during infection by Entamoeba histolytica. Amoebiasis can be present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea. Complications can include inflammation and ulceration of the colon with tissue death or perforation, which may result in peritonitis. People affected may develop anemia due to loss of blood.Cysts of Entamoeba can survive for up to a month in soil or for up to 45 minutes under fingernails. Invasion of the intestinal lining results in bloody diarrhea. If the parasite reaches the bloodstream it can spread through the body, most frequently ending up in the liver where it can cause amoebic liver abscesses. Liver abscesses can occur without previous diarrhea. Diagnosis is typical by stool examination using a microscope, but may not reliably exclude infection or separate between specific types. An increased white blood cell count may be present in severe cases. The most accurate test is finding specific antibodies in the blood, but it may remain positive following treatment. Bacterial colitis can result in similar symptoms.Prevention of amoebiasis is by improved sanitation, including separating food and water from faeces. There is no vaccine. There are two treatment options depending on the location of the infection. Amoebiasis in tissues is treated with either metronidazole, tinidazole, nitazoxanide, dehydroemetine or chloroquine, while luminal infection is treated with diloxanide furoate or iodoquinoline. Effective treatment against all stages of the disease may require a combination of medications. Infections without symptoms do not require treatment but infected individuals can spread the parasite to others and treatment can be considered. Treatment of other Entamoeba infections apart from E. histolytica is not needed.Amoebiasis is present all over the world, though most cases occur in the developing world. About 480 million people are currently infected with about 40 million new cases per year with significant symptoms. This results in the death of between 40,000–110,000 people a year. Most infections are now believed due to E. dispar. E. dispar is more common in certain areas and symptomatic cases may be less common than previously reported. The first case of amoebiasis was documented in 1875 and in 1891 the disease was described in detail, resulting in the terms amoebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscess. Further evidence from the Philippines in 1913 found that upon swallowing cysts of E. histolytica volunteers developed the disease.

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1. amoebiasis

   Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan, Entamoeba histolytica. This microorganism primarily affects the intestines and digestive system, causing symptoms such as cramps, diarrhea, or blood and mucus in the stool. The parasite can also spread to other parts of the body such as the liver, causing amoebic liver abscesses. Transmission often occurs through contaminated food or water, poor sanitation conditions, or direct contact with fecal matter. Treatment typically involves antiparasitic drugs.

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1. Amoebiasis

   Amoebiasis, or Amebiasis, refers to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. The term Entamoebiasis is occasionally seen but is no longer in use; it refers to the same infection. Likewise amoebiasis is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to infection with other amoebae, but strictly speaking it should be reserved for Entamoeba histolytica infection. Other amoebae infecting humans include: ⁕Parasites ⁕Dientamoeba fragilis, which causes Dientamoebiasis ⁕Entamoeba dispar ⁕Entamoeba hartmanni ⁕Entamoeba coli ⁕Entamoeba moshkovskii ⁕Endolimax nana and ⁕Iodamoeba butschlii. Except for Dientamoeba, the parasites above are not thought to cause disease. ⁕Free living amoebas. These species are often described as "opportunistic free-living amoebas" as human infection is not an obligate part of their life cycle. ⁕Naegleria fowleri, which causes Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis ⁕Acanthamoeba, which causes Cutaneous amoebiasis and Acanthamoeba keratitis ⁕Balamuthia mandrillaris, which causes Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis ⁕Sappinia diploidea A gastrointestinal infection that may or may not be symptomatic and can remain latent in an infected person for several years, amoebiasis is estimated to cause 70,000 deaths per year world wide. Symptoms can range from mild diarrhea to dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool. E. histolytica is usually a commensal organism. Severe amoebiasis infections occur in two major forms. Invasion of the intestinal lining causes amoebic dysentery or amoebic colitis. If the parasite reaches the bloodstream it can spread through the body, most frequently ending up in the liver where it causes amoebic liver abscesses. Liver abscesses can occur without previous development of amoebic dysentery. When no symptoms are present, the infected individual is still a carrier, able to spread the parasite to others through poor hygienic practices. While symptoms at onset can be similar to bacillary dysentery, amoebiasis is not bacteriological in origin and treatments differ, although both infections can be prevented by good sanitary practices.

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   The numerical value of amoebiasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of amoebiasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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