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The following is a list of these parasites (amebae): | The following is a list of these parasites (amebae): | ||
*Chilomastix mesnili | *Chilomastix mesnili | ||
*Endolimax nana | *Endolimax nana | ||
*Entamoeba coli | *Entamoeba coli | ||
*Entamoeba dispar | *Entamoeba dispar | ||
*Entamoeba hartmanni | *Entamoeba hartmanni | ||
*Iodamoeba buetschlii | *Iodamoeba buetschlii | ||
'''How did I become infected?''' | '''How did I 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. | 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?''' | '''How long could these parasites stay in my body?''' | ||
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Overview
Related Key Words and Synonyms:
Iodamoeba buetschlii infection
Epidemiology and Demographics
Where do these parasites live in the body?
They are found only in the intestines, never in other parts of the body.
Pathophysiology & Etiology
What are nonpathogenic 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 I 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.
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Natural History
Diagnosis
How is infection diagnosed?
By seeing the parasites in samples of your stool.
Differential Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Can these parasites cause symptoms?
No.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
Eyes
Ear Nose and Throat
Heart
Lungs
Abdomen
Extremities
Neurologic
Other
Laboratory Findings
Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
MRI and CT
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Risk Stratification and Prognosis
Treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Acute Pharmacotherapies
Chronic Pharmacotherapies
Surgery and Device Based Therapy
Indications for Surgery
Pre-Operative Assessment
Post-Operative Management
Transplantation
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
"The Way I Like To Do It ..." Tips and Tricks From Clinicians Around The World
Suggested Revisions to the Current Guidelines
References
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.
Initial content for this page in some instances came from Wikipedia
List of contributors:
Pilar Almonacid