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amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica

MeSH: C531613ORPHA: 67

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

amebiasis that involves infection of the intestine with Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites, which adhere to and kill colonic epithelial cells causing diarrhea with blood and mucus. The symptoms inlcude abdominal pain and fever

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Weight lossDiarrheaAbdominal painGastrointestinal dysmotilityProtracted diarrheaBloody diarrheaChest painCongestive heart failureAbnormal pericardium morphologyAnemiaFeverIncreased total leukocyte countDyspneaHemoptysisPleural effusionConstrictive pericarditisDeep venous thrombosisElevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentrationHypoalbuminemiaElevated circulating alkaline phosphatase concentrationIntestinal obstructionPleural empyemaCoughLung abscessAbnormal sputumAcute colitisLiver abscess

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C531613

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:67
amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
MeSHC531613
OrphanetORPHA:67
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record27 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO