Amebiasis
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Amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is acquired mainly through contaminated water or food. It is more common in places with poor sanitation conditions.
Common symptoms: Many people have no discomfort, but when it appears it may include diarrhea, cramping abdominal pain, general malaise, and, in more intense cases, stools with mucus or blood.
Common causes: It is related to consuming contaminated water or food and to insufficient hygiene practices in food preparation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the infectious disease specialist are the ones who evaluate this type of infection, often with the involvement of the general practitioner and the pediatrician in the pediatric population. If there is persistent diarrhea or blood in the stools, seeing a professional makes it possible to confirm the cause and guide care.
Data on 601 doctors who treat amebiasis
Which specialist treats amebiasis?
Amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis with specific tests. In children, a pediatrician or a pediatric gastroenterologist are the right choices. See these specialists if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.
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Doctors specialized in amebiasis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is amebiasis?
Amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is acquired mainly through contaminated water or food. It is more common in places with poor sanitation conditions.
Which doctor treats amebiasis?
Amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis with specific tests. In children, a pediatrician or a pediatric gastroenterologist are the right choices. See these specialists if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.