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Amoebiasis, or amoebic dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by a parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. [3] [4] Amoebiasis can be present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. [2] Symptoms may include lethargy, loss of weight, colonic ulcerations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea.
Several protozoan species in the genus Entamoeba colonize humans, but not all of them are associated with disease. Entamoeba histolytica is well recognized as a pathogenic ameba, associated with intestinal and extraintestinal infections. The other species are important because they may be confused with E. histolytica in diagnostic investigations.
Nov 12, 2020 · Entamoeba histolytica is an extracellular enteric eukaryotic parasite. Globally, an average of 50 million cases and 55,000 to 100,000 deaths are due to E. histolytica infection each year, primarily impacting the developing world [ 1, 2 ]. The world is widely unprepared for an outbreak of E. histolytica due to the lack of a vaccine and the use ...
Apr 17, 2003 · Infection with Entamoeba histolytica can lead to amebic colitis and to complications including liver abscess. This review summarizes recent research on the pathogenesis and treatment of infection a...
Amebiasis (am-uh-BYE-eh-sis) is an infection of the intestines with a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica). The parasite is an amoeba (uh-MEE-buh), a single-celled organism. People can get this parasite by eating or drinking something that's contaminated with it. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Amebiasis?
Entamoeba histolytica is the second leading cause of death from parasitic disease worldwide. Ingestion of the quadrinucleate cyst of E. histolytica from fecally contaminated food or water leads to intestinal amoebiasis. The amoebae then invade through the intestinal mucosa, causing amoebic colitis and bloody diarrhea.
Entamoeba histolytica is an intestinal dwelling parasite in the human gastrointestinal tract that causes diseases such as amebiasis, amebic colitis and amebic liver abscesses. In most cases, E. histolytica colonizes the host's gut without causing symptoms or disease.
