Amoebiasis risk factors

Overview
Risk factors for severe amoebiasis include: In the United States, amoebiasis  is most common among those who live  in institutions and people who  have anal intercourse.
 * Alcoholism
 * Cancer
 * Malnutrition
 * Old age
 * Pregnancy
 * Recent travel to a tropical region
 * Use of corticosteroid medication to suppress the immune system