Because of its specificity in amebiasis, emetine constitutes a therapeutic test of great value, but since the drug is a potent protoplasmic poison, it should be used circumspectly. The following case ...

Amebiasis (Amoebiasis) is a term for disease caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica that primarily infects the human bowel, but can also affect other organs (most commonly the liver).