Condition
Amebic dysentery
David Cohen, M.D.Published 25 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Amebiasis; Intestinal amebiasis
Definition
Amebiasis is an infection of the intestine (bowel) caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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