Amebiasis
(amebic dysentery)
Amebiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a
microscopic parasitic amoeba called Entamoeba
histolytica. Wisconsin averages about 10-15 cases per year.
General information
Amebiasis
fact sheet (PDF, 30 KB) Hmong (PDF,
27 KB) Spanish (PDF,
27 KB)
Information for health professionals
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Amebiasis
EpiNet (PDF, 39 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
