amebiasis /ame·bi·a·sis/ (am″e-bi´ah-sis) infection with amebae, especially Entamoeba histolytica.
intestinal amebiasis.
amebiasis [am″e-bi´ah-sis]
amebiasis cu´tis painful ulcers with distinct borders and erythematous rims, seen in persons with active intestinal or hepatic disease.
hepatic amebiasis amebic hepatitis.
intestinal amebiasis amebic dysentery.
pulmonary amebiasis infection of the thoracic space secondary to intestinal amebiasis, with amebic liver abscesses.
intestinal amebiasis.
See amebic dysentery.
amebiasis [am″e-bi´ah-sis]
infection with amebae, especially Entamoeba histolytica. See illustration.
Generalized life cycle of intestinal amebae. From Mahon and Manuselis, 2000.
amebiasis cu´tis cutaneous manifestation of amebiasis usually manifested as painful ulcers with distinct undermined borders surrounded by erythematous rims, principally seen in patients with active intestinal or hepatic disease.
intestinal amebiasis amebic dysentery.
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