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Department of Human Services
 

Diseases A-Z

 

Amebiasis


Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (ent-a-ME-ba hiss-toe-LI-ti-ka. This parasite is found in the United States and around the world. Amebiasis is no longer a reportable disease in Oregon as of 2003.

 

More info/links

 

The CDC fact sheet answers some common questions about amebiasis.
 
Page updated: September 21, 2007

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