Someone who excretes cysts into his or her stool puts others at risk for amebiasis. Careful hand-washing and good sanitation help prevent the spread of this infection. Medications such as ioloquinol, paromomycin, and diloxanide are used to kill the parasites in the intestines. Other medications, such as metronidazole, may be used to kill the organisms that have invaded the tissue. Surgery may be needed for complications like perforation of the bowel.
Side effects depend on the medication used.
Metronidazole often causes nausea , vomiting , and diarrhea . Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to anesthesia . Amebiasis is usually cured with medication, and the person can go back to normal activities. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.