Amebiasis
Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Who gets amebiasis? Although anyone can have this disease, it is more common in people who live in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions. In the United States, amebiasis is most often found in
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