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This photograph features an interior view of an excised section of intestine, likely involving the ileocecal valve, and highlights the gross pathologic changes exhibited by the mucosal lining. This specimen was obtained from a patient with amebiasis. The intestinal mucosa displays a severe ulcerative, erythematous reaction resulting from this amebic infection.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin; Earl Wert, MD, Mobile, AL
Creation Date: 1962
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