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(A06.8) Amoebic infection of other sites
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22 502 in individuals diagnosis amoebic infection of other sites confirmed
1 476 deaths with diagnosis amoebic infection of other sites
7% mortality rate associated with the disease amoebic infection of other sites
Diagnosis amoebic infection of other sites is diagnosed Women are 4.36% more likely than Men
10 761
Men receive the diagnosis amoebic infection of other sites
1 476 (13.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis amoebic infection of other sites
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease amoebic infection of other sites - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features amoebic infection of other sites
Absence or low individual and public risk
Amoebic infection of other sites - what does this mean
Amoebic infection of other sites occurs when the amoeba, entamoeba histolytica, infects the body through contaminated food or water, and then migrates to other organs or tissues, where it can cause inflammation and tissue damage. symptoms vary depending on the site of infection, but may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
What happens during the disease - amoebic infection of other sites
Amoebic infection of other sites is caused by the protozoan entamoeba histolytica. it is typically spread through contaminated food or water, and can also be spread through contact with infected individuals. once ingested, the amoeba can travel to other sites in the body such as the liver, lungs, and brain, where it can cause inflammation and tissue damage. symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss. treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care.
Clinical Pattern
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Amoebic infection of other sites - Prevention
Prevention of amoebic infection of other sites can be achieved by avoiding contaminated food and water, washing hands before eating and after contact with soil, and avoiding swimming in contaminated water. additionally, good hygiene practices, such as proper handwashing and food preparation, can help reduce the risk of infection.