Translations:Amebiasis/2/en
- Fecal oral transmission of Entamoeba histolytica cyst
- Most infection asymptomatic
- Excystation in intestinal lumen
- Trophozoites adhere and colonizes large intestine forming new cysts or invade the intestinal mucosa to cause colitis or abscesses
- Liver abscess - 10x more common in men
- Incubation period usually 2-4 weeks, but may range from a few days to years