Infection with any of various amebae. It is an asymptomatic carrier state in most individuals, but diseases ranging from chronic, mild diarrhea to fulminant dysentery may occur.
Also Known As:
Amoebiasis; Acanthamoeba Infection; Balamuthia Infection; Abscesses, Amebic; Acanthamebiases; Acanthamoeba Infections; Amebiases; Amebic Abscess; Amebic Abscesses; Amoebiases; Balamuthia Infections; Infection, Acanthamoeba; Infection, Balamuthia; Iodamoebiases; Abscess, Amebic; Acanthamebiasis; Ameboma; Iodamoebiasis