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==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection overview|Overview]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection classification|Classification]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection causes|Causes]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection differential diagnosis|Differentiating Status asthmaticus from other Diseases]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection risk factors|Risk Factors]]== | |||
==[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== | |||
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[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | |||
==Treatment== | |||
[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | |||
==Case Studies== | |||
[[Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection case study one|Case #1]] | |||
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Revision as of 16:11, 19 November 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Iodamoeba buetschlii infection
For patient information click here
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Status asthmaticus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Case Studies
Where do these parasites live in the body?
They are found only in the intestines, never in other parts of the body.
What is non-pathogenic intestinal amebae?
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.
The following is a list of these parasites (amebae):
- Chilomastix mesnili
- Endolimax nana
- Entamoeba coli
- Entamoeba dispar
- Entamoeba hartmanni
- Iodamoeba buetschlii
How did a patient become infected?
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 stool.
Can these parasites cause symptoms?
No.