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Extraintestinal Amebiasis Transmission
Facts about extraintestinal amebiasis:
  • Tropical countries and areas with poor sanitation are the most common sources for this disease.
  • The parasite is present in the feces of infected people. Images
  • Transmission occurs by ingesting cysts in contaminated food or water, or by person-to-person contact.
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Last Updated: Aug 27, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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