Dientamoeba fragilis: Dientamoeba fragilis is a parasite that lives in the large intestine of humans. Infection ... more about Dientamoeba fragilis.
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Dientamoeba fragilis is a parasite that lives in the large intestine of humans. Infection occurs worldwide and is commonly diagnosed in the United States. (Source: excerpt from Dientamoeba fragilis Infection: DPD)
Gastrointestinal infection with PROTOZOA of the genus DIENTAMOEBA. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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