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===Classification Based on Invasion=== | ===Classification Based on Invasion=== | ||
*'''Luminal amoebiasis''': parasite localized to the intestines, patients are asymptomatic | *'''Luminal amoebiasis''': parasite localized to the intestines, patients are asymptomatic | ||
*'''Invasive amoebiasis''': parasite | *'''Invasive amoebiasis''': parasite was able to damage the integrity of the intestinal wall, patients symptomatic | ||
::*''Invasive intestinal'': parasite causes intestinal manifestations | ::*''Invasive intestinal'': parasite causes intestinal manifestations | ||
::*''Invasive extraintestinal'': parasite spreads to distant organs and causes extraintestinal manifestations | ::*''Invasive extraintestinal'': parasite spreads to distant organs and causes extraintestinal manifestations | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
Amoebiasis may be classified based on the responsible organism (E. histolytica vs. E. dispar) or based on the extent of invasion of the infection (luminal [asymptomatic] vs. invasive intestinal or extraintestinal [symptomatic]). E. histolytica may cause either luminal or extraluminal infection, whereas E. dispar can only causes luminal infection.
Classification
Classification Based on Responsible Organism
- E. histolytica
- Responsible for all symptomatic amoebiasis
- May casuse either luminal (asymptomatic) or invasive infection (symptomatic)
- E. dispar
- Responsible for the majority of colonization cases
- Only causes luminal infection (asymptomatic)
Classification Based on Invasion
- Luminal amoebiasis: parasite localized to the intestines, patients are asymptomatic
- Invasive amoebiasis: parasite was able to damage the integrity of the intestinal wall, patients symptomatic
- Invasive intestinal: parasite causes intestinal manifestations
- Invasive extraintestinal: parasite spreads to distant organs and causes extraintestinal manifestations