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Entamoeba is a genus of Amoebozoa found as internal parasites or commensals of animals. In 1875, Fedor Lösch described the first proven case of amoebic dysentery in St. Petersburg, Russia. He referred to the amoeba he observed microscopically as Amoeba coli; however, it is not clear whether he was using this as a descriptive term or intended ...
Dec 10, 2014 · The correct identification of Entamoeba from other genus of Endamoebidae family including; Endamoeba, Iodamoeba and Endolimax, is on the basis of nuclear structure of trophozoite and cyst. Species of Entamoeba possess a vesicular nucleus that has a small or large accumulated endosome (karyosome) at or near the center.
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Entamoeba histolytica is an anaerobic parasitic amoebozoan, part of the genus Entamoeba. [1] Predominantly infecting humans and other primates causing amoebiasis, E. histolytica is estimated to infect about 35-50 million people worldwide. [1] E. histolytica infection is estimated to kill more than 55,000 people each year. [2]
The species Entamoeba invadens is considered to be a serious pathogen of snakes and lizards (especially captive animals). Site of infection: Trophozoites generally infect the large intestinal mucosa but under certain conditions they may perforate the gut and invade other organs (especially liver, lungs and brain).
Jul 21, 2021 · Entamoebidae. Definition. noun. ( taxonomy) A family of Archamoebae which includes species such as Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Endolimax spp., Iodamoeba spp., etc. Supplement. Entamoebidae is a taxonomic family of Class Archamoebae. The distinctive characteristic of Archamoebae is the absence of mitochondria.
Sep 16, 2010 · Entamoeba histolytica is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan that infects the digestive tract of predominantly humans and other primates. It is a parasite that infects an estimated 50 million people around the world and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Analysis of the genome allows new insight into the ...
Jan 28, 2021 · Entamoeba histolytica is a human enteric protozoan parasite responsible for the disease amebiasis. Infection starts through the ingestion of E. histolytica cysts contaminating food or water. The vast majority (90%) of infected individuals are asymptomatic carriers in which the parasite resides firmly within the lumen of the colon and excrete cysts in stool to complete the direct life cycle. In ...
