Anyone can get amebiasis (am-eh-bye-eh-sis). The condition often occurs in tropical areas with poor sanitation. Poor sanitation means people don’t have: 1. Clean places to have a bowel movement (poop) or urinate (pee). 2. Places or supplies to wash their hands. 3. … See more

Pathogenic Entamoebaspecies occur worldwide and are frequently recovered from fresh water contaminated with human feces. About 50 … See more

If you’re infected, you may develop gastrointestinal symptoms such as stool changes. If you don’t receive prompt treatment, complications can occur. Talk to your healthcare provider about symptoms right away if you’re at higher risk for amebiasis. See more

You get amebiasis when a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) enters your digestive system. This happens when you eat or drink something that the parasite has … See more