Amebiasis
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The disease is more associated with hygiene for it is caused by an infection by an amoeba named Entamoeba hystolitica which is present and transmitted through feces. As said, the main cause of the disease is poor hygienic conditions such as those that exist in developing countries which do not have stringent sanitary infrastructure in place to prevent the contamination of drinking water by the parasite. A severe form of the disease, Amebic Dysentery may result in severe malnutrition if not treated systematically. Symptoms can have the person experience loose bowels, stomach cramps and pain. The disease is treatable with drugs and antibiotics though care should be taken with the stool of the person suffering for the disease for it is possible to spread the disease if improper sanitation is observed. The parasite thrives and is transmitted through objects that are contaminated or can carry the eggs of the parasite or the parasite itself. The disease can become deadly in children due to their frail bodies and weak body resistance which if left untreated can lead to death.