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lining can cause bloody diarrhea. If the
parasite reaches the bloodstream it can
spread through the body, most frequently
ending up in the liver where it can cause
amoebic liver abscesses. Liver abscesses
can occur without previous diarrhea.
Diagnosis is typical by stool examination
using a microscope, but may not reliably
exclude infection or separate between
specific types. An increased white blood
cell count may be present in severe cases.
The most accurate test is finding specific
antibodies in the blood. But it may remain
positive following treatment. Bacterial
colitis can result in similar symptoms.
Treatment
Prevention of amoebiasis is by improved
sanitation, including separating food
and water from faeces. There is no
vaccine. There are two treatment options
depending on the location of the infection.
Amoebiasis in tissues is treated with either
metronidazole, tinidazole, nitazoxanide,
dehydrometine or chloroquine, while
luminal infection is treated with diloxanide
furoate or iodoquinoline. For treatment to
be effective against all stages of disease
may require a combination of medications.
Infections without symptoms do not
require treatment but infected individuals
can spread the parasite to others and
treatment can be considered. Treatment of
other Entamoeba infections apart from E.
histolytica is not needed.
Amoebiasis is present all over the
world. About 480 million people are
infected with amoebiasis and this result
in the death of between 40,000–110,000
people a year. Most infections are now
believed to be due to E.dispar. E. dispar
is more common in certain areas and
symptomatic cases may be less common
than previously reported. The first case
of amoebiasis was documented in 1875
and in 1891 the disease was described
in detail, resulting in the terms amoebic
dysentery and amoebic liver abscess.
Further evidence from the Philippines in
1913 found that upon swallowing cysts
of E. histolytica volunteers developed the
disease according to wiki.
World Health Organization
(WHO) elaborates this by explaining
that chronic amoebiasis can present
with gastrointestinal symptoms plus
fatigue, weight loss and occasional fever.
Extraintestinal amoebiasis can occur
if the parasite spreads to other organs,
most commonly the liver where it causes
amoebic liver abscess. Amoebic liver
abscess presents with fever and right
upper quadrant abdominal pain. It occurs
worldwide, but is more common in
areas or countries with poor sanitation,
particularly in the tropics. Precautions
according to WHO, include food and
water hygiene; no vaccine is available.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for
amebiasis. www.top10homeremedies.
com/
• Increase Fluid Intake. Frequent
watery stools and vomiting can lead
to dehydration, which can worsen your
condition. ...
• Coconut. Coconut is a strong antiparasitic
agent that can fight the
parasites that cause amebiasis
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Indian Lilac
• Apple Cider Vinegar
How many days does
Amoebiasis last?
When symptoms occur, they tend to
appear one to four weeks after ingestion
of the cysts. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
only about 10 to 20 percent of people who
have amebiasis become ill from it.
How about cholera?
Cholera is an infectious disease that causes
severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to
dehydration and even death if untreated. It
is caused by eating food or drinking water
contaminated with a bacterium called
Vibrio cholerae. This bacterium that causes
cholera is usually found in food or water
contaminated by feces from a person with
the infection. Basically, to avoid cholera,
you should among other things, drink and
use safe water, wash your hands often with
soap and safe water, use latrines or bury
your feces (poop); do not defecate in any
body of water and remember to cook food
well (especially seafood), keep it covered,
eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables.
Cholera can be life-threatening but it is
easily prevented and treated.
According to webmd.com symptoms
of cholera can begin as soon as a few
hours or as long as five days after infection.
Often, symptoms are mild. But sometimes
they are very serious. About one in
20 people infected have severe watery
diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, which
can quickly lead to dehydration. Although
many infected people may have minimal
or no symptoms, they can still contribute
to spread of the infection.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration
include: Rapid heart rate, loss of skin
elasticity (the ability to return to original
position quickly if pinched) dry mucous
membranes, including the inside of the
mouth, throat, nose, and eyelids, low blood
pressure thirst and muscle cramps. If not
treated, dehydration can lead to shock and
death in a matter of hours.
Treatment for cholera
Cholera treatment includes rehydration
therapy; in this case prompt restoration of
lost fluids and salts through rehydration
therapy is the basic aim of treatment.
There is also antibiotic treatment, which
reduces fluid requirements and duration of
illness, is needed for severe cases of cholera.
Zinc treatment has also been known to
help improve cholera signs in children.
Remember hydration is the mainstay
of treatment for cholera. Depending on
how severe the diarrhea is, treatment will
consist of oral or intravenous solutions to
replace lost fluids.
Remember, the risk for cholera is very low
for people visiting areas with epidemic
cholera. When simple precautions are
observed, contracting the disease is
unlikely. Also to prevent cholera and
amoebiasis, be aware of what food and
drinks may harbor parasites and germs
and avoid them.
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Health tips
• Try to restrict your fat intake
to fewer than 30 percent from
saturated fats
• Stress, boredom, loneliness,
hostility or other negative
emotions can affect your weight
loss plan.
• A healthy body and a healthy
mind is a good blend
• Go out for a long walk to
increase your circulation
• Select whole grains. Try brown
rice instead of white. Switch to
whole wheat pasta.
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