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Amebiasis

Disease Information

Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (ent-a-ME-ba hiss-toe-LI-ti-ka). This parasite is found in the United States and around the world.


Disease Reporting

Amebiasis is no longer a reportable disease in Oregon as of 2003.


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