amebiasis

Synonyms:

amebiosis, amoebiasis, amoebiosis

Types:

amebic dysentery, amoebic dysentery

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

Type of:

protozoal infection

any infection caused by a protozoan