As per the world health organisation amoebiasis is defined as a condition of harbouring the parasite namely Entamoeba histolytica with or without any clinical presentation. Further the symptomatic groups are subdivide among intestinal and extra intestinal groups where the intestinal ones present majorly with abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea or acute dysentery and the extra intestinal ones show the involvement of other organs like lungs, brain, spleen, skin etc. Amoebiasis if not treated right can prove fatal.

The parasite infection is reported worldwide with a maximum incidence in china, west Asia and Mexico. Often amoebiasis has been a global concern with endemics in areas of high level transmission and continuous re infection.

Man is the only reservoir of infection and the immediate source of infection being the faecal matter full with parasite forms. Here the form present in faeces remains infective in water, sewage and soil in presence of moisture and preferably low temperature. Also chlorine fails to kill any of them whereas heat may destroy them instantly. Further the mankind also just harbours the infection with no symptoms to count here the condition is termed as a healthy carrier where he can transmit the infection but he has no physical bothers.

The infection can occur at any age with equal incidence in both sexes. Here poor sanitation, low socioeconomic status act doubly to promote amoebiasis.  

How to prevent?

The primary measures involve to safely disposing the human excreta with the elementary sanitary practice of washing the hands each time after defecation and before consuming any food. Further cleanliness is general is a must not only for amoebiasis but also for many other ailments that may find ways with no hygiene around.

The water supply must be thoroughly protected. The water reaching households for drinking purpose must be disinfected with all means including chlorination, boiling, filtration etc. Also within the household if possible one must boil the water and then consume to keep thing safe and in control. Food hygiene is not to be neglected uncooked food and fruits should be washed thoroughly or preferably should be kept in vinegar for a few minutes to strike off odds. The fruits and vegetables in the shop never reveal their journey from the source to the table so one has to act wise to keep the unhealthy factors away and drain only the desired nutrition.

The secondary line of defence begins when the parasite has entered circulation. Here early diagnosis will help a lot. Passage of mucus with faeces should be quickly pondered and investigated. The presence of parasite clearly reveal on the diagnosis and demands immediate actions. Symptomatic treatment with ways to void off the organisms and never let any complications pop up forms the prescription.   

All those who suffered the parasite know the agony and would never want anyone to go through the same. The ailment is hazardous so do prevent and take apt measures and never let the fun get spoiled with these unwanted issues.

Keep things neat, clean, hygienic and safe forever.