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MeSH Heading: Entamoebiasis
Tree Number(s): C01.610.752.049.407
Unique ID: D004749
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004749
Annotation: amebic infect
Scope Note: Infection with amoebae of the genus ENTAMOEBA. Infection with E. histolytica causes DYSENTERY, AMEBIC and LIVER ABSCESS, AMEBIC.
Entry Term(s): Entamoeba Infections; Entamoeba histolytica Infection
NLM Classification #: WC 285
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under AMEBIASIS 1975-90
Online Note: search AMEBIASIS 1966-74
History Note: 91(75); was see under AMEBIASIS 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/06/17

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