Definition Amebiasis is due to infection with the enteric protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica . Amebiasis can cause asymptomatic colonization, diarrhea, dysentery, and colitis. It also can spread extraintestinally to cause liver and rarely brain abscess ( Fig. 323-1 ). The…
Entamoeba histolytica is an invasive enteric protozoan parasite that is the cause of amebiasis. Entamoeba histolytica is morphologically indistinguishable from three other species of human intestinal amebae, Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba moshkovskii, and the more recently described Entamoeba bangladeshi. E. dispar…
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Athletic activities and the competitive sports environment present the athlete with unique exposures and risks for infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are responsible for up to 50% of visits in high school and college training rooms. Infections in athletes pose a…