Infectious Diseases, Amoebiasis

Title: Infectious Diseases, Amoebiasis

Amebiasis is an infectious disease caused by the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.

Amebiasis is characterized by damage to the colon with the development of dysentery, and can also lead to extraintestinal manifestations (damage to the liver, lungs, brain). The disease is transmitted by the fecal-oral route through contaminated water and food.

To prevent amebiasis, it is necessary to follow the rules of personal hygiene, drink only boiled water, and thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits. Treatment includes the use of antiparasitic drugs (metronidazole, tinidazole). Identification and treatment of patients, improvement of sanitary and hygienic conditions are important measures to combat amebiasis.