Amoebiasis is an infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, transmitted mainly through contaminated food and water. Key symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhea with blood and mucus, and treatment typically involves amoebicides like metronidazole. Preventive measures include proper handwashing, cleaning hygiene, and avoiding unsafe food and water sources.

1. AMOEBIASIS
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2. AMOEBIASIS
Refers to infection caused by
the amoeba Entamoeba
histolytica.
Is transmitted through
contaminated food and water.
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3. Transmission
Amoebiasis is usually transmitted by:
 Fecal-oral route
 Can also be transmitted indirectly through
contact with dirty hands or objects
 Anal-oral contact
 Ingestion of the cyst form of the parasite, a
semi-dormant and hardy structure found
in feces.
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4. Transmission
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5. Diagnosis
Fecal smear
Microscopic examination
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6. Signs and Symptoms
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea containing blood and
mucus
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7. Treatment
Amoebicides
Metronidazole followed by
Iodoquinol, Paramomycin or
Diloxanidefuroate
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8. Prevention
To help prevent the spread of amoebiasis around the
home :
 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot running
water for at least 10 seconds after using the toilet and
before handling food.
 Clean bathrooms and toilets often
 Avoid sharing towels or face washers.
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9. Prevention
To help prevent infection:
 Avoid raw vegetables when
in endemic areas, as they may have been
fertilized using human feces.
 Boil water or treat with iodine tablets.
 Avoid eating street foods especially in public
places where others are sharing sauces in
one container
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