Describe the signs and symptoms of amoebiasis.

1.	Describe the signs and symptoms of amoebiasis.
Answer» Amoebiasis shows following common symptoms: 1. Diarrhoea, flatulence, stool with mucus and abdominal pains (cramps) are common. 2. Stool sticky with mucus and blood. 3. Amoebae form cysts in the liver, in such case there is hepatomegaly, i.e. enlargement of liver. 4. Liver shows amoebic liver abscess accompanied with fever and pain in right side of the abdomen.

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Amoebiasis shows following common symptoms:

1. Diarrhoea, flatulence, stool with mucus and abdominal pains (cramps) are common.

2. Stool sticky with mucus and blood.

3. Amoebae form cysts in the liver, in such case there is hepatomegaly, i.e. enlargement of liver.

4. Liver shows amoebic liver abscess accompanied with fever and pain in right side of the abdomen.

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