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Since amoebiasis is transmitted through contaminated food and water, it is often endemic in regions of the world with limited modern [[sanitation]] systems, including Mexico, western South America, South Asia, and western and southern Africa. | It is estimated by the WHO that about 70,000 people die annually worldwide. Since amoebiasis is transmitted through contaminated food and water, it is often endemic in regions of the world with limited modern [[sanitation]] systems, including Mexico, western South America, South Asia, and western and southern Africa. | ||
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Overview
It is estimated by the WHO that about 70,000 people die annually worldwide. Since amoebiasis is transmitted through contaminated food and water, it is often endemic in regions of the world with limited modern sanitation systems, including Mexico, western South America, South Asia, and western and southern Africa.