Blood tests might be positive if a person had an amebic infection in the past. Anyone can get amebiasis, but it is most common in people who live in developing countries with poor sanitary conditions. In the United States, the disease is seen most often in immigrants from developing countries, men who have sex with men, and people who live in group settings or institutions that have poor sanitary conditions. Several antibiotics are available to treat amebiasis. Treatment must be prescribed by a physician and can require more than one kind of medicine.
Amebiasis is common in tropical areas where living conditions are crowded and sanitation is poor.
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after using the toilet, after changing diapers, before preparing food or drink, and before eating. Boiling water for 1 minute will kill parasites, bacteria, or viruses that might be present. Be sure that food is cooked thoroughly to kill any parasites, bacteria, or viruses that might be present. Before eating raw vegetables that might be contaminated, wash them first with a strong detergent soap and then soak them in vinegar for 10-15 minutes. Do not eat fruit that has already been peeled or cut.