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 688 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
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.