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'''''Related Key Words and Synonyms:''''' Iodamoeba buetschlii infection
{{SK}} Iodamoeba buetschlii infection


'''Where do these parasites live in the body?'''
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection overview|Overview]]==


They are found only in the intestines, never in other parts of the body.
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


'''What are nonpathogenic Intestinal Amebae?'''
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection causes|Causes]]==


Some parasites that are commonly found in peoples' intestines and stool specimens never make them sick. Germs that don't cause illness are called "nonpathogenic." These parasites do not harm the body, even in people with weak immune systems.
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection differential diagnosis|Differentiating Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection from other Diseases]]==


The following is a list of these parasites (amebae):
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==


*Chilomastix mesnili
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
*Endolimax nana
==Diagnosis==
*Entamoeba coli
[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection  physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]]
*Entamoeba dispar 
==Treatment==
*Entamoeba hartmanni
[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection medical therapy|Medical Therapy]]
*Iodamoeba buetschlii
==Case Studies==
 
[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection case study one|Case #1]]
'''How did I become infected?'''
==External Links==
 
*CDC information on nonpathogenic intestinal amebae [http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Frames/G-L/IntestinalAmebae/body_IntestinalAmebae_page1.htm]
You might have become infected by swallowing something, such as food or water, or touching something (and then putting your fingers in your mouth) that was contaminated with stool from an infected person.
 
'''How long could these parasites stay in my body?'''
 
For weeks, months, or years. But they never spread from the intestines to other parts of the body.
 
'''How is infection diagnosed?'''
 
By seeing the parasites in samples of your stool.
 
'''Can these parasites cause symptoms?'''
 
No.
 
==References==
# http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/amebae/factsht_amebae.htm
 
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