Amoeba

Amoebiasis

 Is a disease caused by Entamoeba hystolytica

 It is seen worldwide especially in developing countries with poor sanitation
and hygiene
 Amoebiasis is endemic in Libya
Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica
Epidemiological features

 Agent
 E. histolytica
 Reservoir of infection – Man (cases and carriers)
 Host factors
 Can occur in any age
 Period of communicability – as long as cysts are excreted
 Environmental factors – common in areas with poor
sanitation
Epidemiologic features

 Mode of transmission
 Direct – contaminated fingers
 Indirect – contaminated vegetables, water, flies etc.
 Incubation period
 3-4 weeks
Clinical features

 It causes dysentery
 Diarrhea with blood and mucous
 Hepatic (Liver) abscess
 Is a very serious condition and can cause death of patient
A ruptured amoebic liver abscess