Amoebiasis, or Amebiasis, refers to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba .... Disease occurs when amoeba comes in contact with the cells lining the intestine. ... Various flotation or sedimentation procedures have been developed to ... It is now known that at least 90% of these infections are due to E. dispar.
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Amoeba histolytica can lead to amoebic dysenteryor amoebic liver abscess.
Dientamoeba fragilis, causes dientamoebiasis which is an important cause of travelers diarrhea and chronic abdominal pain, chronic fatigue and faliure to to thrive in children.
Naegleria fowleri, causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which is a is a disease of the central nervous system and it can successfully be treated.
Acanthamoeba, which causes cutaneous amoebiasis (it cuts and enters through the skin) and Acanthamoeba keratitis (a rare disease where amoebae invade the cornea of the eye).
The best way to prevent them from causing damages is to stay clean and wash your hands with soap several times a day, use condoms and especially in developing countries, where a good rule regarding food is to cook it, boil it, peel it, or forget it.