amebiasis cutis


amebiasis

 [am″e-bi´ah-sis] infection with amebae, especially Entamoeba histolytica. See illustration.Generalized life cycle of intestinal amebae. From Mahon and Manuselis, 2000.amebiasis cu´tis cutaneous manifestation of amebiasis usually manifested as painful ulcers with distinct undermined borders surrounded by erythematous rims, principally seen in patients with active intestinal or hepatic disease.intestinal amebiasis amebic dysentery.

a·me·bi·a·sis cu·'tis

cutaneous amebiasis, usually appearing as an extension of underlying infection (for example, perianal or at a colostomy site or over a liver abscess).