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Apr 17, 2023 · Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan that causes intestinal amebiasis as well as extraintestinal manifestations. Although 90 percent of E. histolytica infections are asymptomatic, nearly 50 million people become symptomatic, with about 100,000 deaths yearly. [1]
- Arthur Chou, Richard L. Austin
- 2023/04/17
Life-cycle of Entamoeba histolytica. Entamoeba histolytica is an anaerobic parasitic amoebozoan, part of the genus Entamoeba. Predominantly infecting humans and other primates causing amoebiasis, E. histolytica is estimated to infect about 35-50 million people worldwide.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Your doctor will ask about your exposure to amoebas, especially about any recent trips to areas where amoebas are common. Your doctor will look for specific symptoms of amoebic infection, especially frequent diarrhea or loose stools and the presence of blood and mucus in your bowel movements.
Dec 2, 2018 · The Entamoeba dispar species is morphologically similar to E. histolytica, but due to antigenic and genetic differences, it has been classified as nonpathogenic species that usually infects humans but does not cause disease .
- Micaella Kantor, Anarella Abrantes, Andrea Estevez, Alan Schiller, Jose Torrent, Jose Gascon, Robert...
- 2018
Amebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica) is an infection caused by an amoeba. Symptoms include bloody stools, abdominal pain, weight loss, fever, and gas. Treatment may involve taking luminal agents or antibiotics. Surgery may be indicated for various reasons.
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.
Jul 10, 2023 · Entamoeba histolytica is an infectious parasite. Learn more about E histolytica infection, including symptoms, diagnosis and management.
