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- Entamoeba gingivalis is a non-pathogenic ameba that inhabits the human oral cavity and occasionally other sites. Although it is often found in conjunction with periodontal disease, no causative association has been definitively identified. Other human-infecting species of Entamoeba are discussed under Amebiasis and Intestinal Amebae.
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Entamoeba gingivalis is a non-pathogenic ameba that inhabits the human oral cavity and occasionally other sites. Although it is often found in conjunction with periodontal disease, no causative association has been definitively identified.
Apr 1, 2021 · The protozoan Entamoeba gingivalis colonizes the healthy oral mucosa with a prevalence of 15%. Colonization can be asymptomatic, and it is considered not pathogenic. However, it is able to invade lacerated oral mucosa, where it ingests fragments of live cells, suggesting pathogenous potential.
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May 19, 2021 · Entamoeba gingivalis has been associated with periodontal diseases. Baseline data from the background population, which could help delimit the role of the parasite in health and disease, remain limited.To describe epidemiological features, genetic diversity, ...
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Entamoeba gingivalis is an opportunistic Amoebozoa [citation needed] (reported by some as an effect of disease; not a cause [hence status as a commensal]) [2] [3] [4] and is the first amoeba in humans to be described. It is found in the mouth [5] inside the gingival pocket biofilm near the base of the teeth, and in periodontal pockets. [1]
Molecular methods are currently recommended for distinguishing pathogenic Entamoeba species. Microscopic Detection. Microscopic identification of cysts and trophozoites in the stool is the common method for diagnosing pathogenic Entamoeba species. This can be accomplished using:
Amebiasis is an infection of the large intestine and sometimes the liver and other organs that is caused by the single-celled protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica, an ameba. The amebas may be spread from person to person or through food or water.
