Office of Communicable Diseases

Amebiasis

Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (ent-a-ME-ba his-to-LI-ti-ka).

Information on the disease and its prevention  
(forwarded to CDC web site).

What are the Amebiasis rates in Rhode Island?

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Amebiasis?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577.