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Amoebiasis

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Parasitic infection from water/food causing diarrhea, liver abscess.

A parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, spread through contaminated water or food, causing diarrhea and liver abscesses. WHO notes that amoebiasis is treatable with metronidazole, with prevention via clean water and hygiene practices.