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1. www.cdc.gov › dpdx › amebiasisCDC - DPDx - Amebiasis

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   Cysts are typically found in formed stool, whereas trophozoites are typically found in diarrheal stool. Infection with Entamoeba histolytica (and E.dispar) occurs via ingestion of mature cysts from fecally contaminated food, water, or hands. Exposure to infectious cysts and trophozoites in fecal matter during sexual contact may also occur.

2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK557718Entamoeba histolytica Infection - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Apr 17, 2023 · There are two forms E. histolytica can take: the cyst form, which can survive in the environment for a prolonged period, and the trophozoite stage, which is the active and invasive form. After the ingestion of the cyst form, trophozoites can be formed, which can invade and penetrate intestinal mucosa destroying epithelial cells and inflammatory ...

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesLaboratory methods of identification of Entamoeba histolytica ...

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   Jul 14, 2014 · There are several factors affecting the detection of Entamoeba spp by microscopy which are lack of adequate training in microscopy, delay in delivery of the sample to the laboratory leading to degradation/death of active trophozoite forms, difficulty in differentiation of cyst with degenerated polymorphonuclear cells particularly the mature ...

   • Author: Subhash Chandra Parija, Jharna Mandal, Dinoop Korol Ponnambath

   • Publish Year: 2014

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesLaboratory Diagnostic Techniques for Entamoeba Species - PMC

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   New approaches to the identification of E. histolytica are based on detection of E. histolytica -specific antigen and DNA in stool and other clinical samples.

   • Author: R. Fotedar, D. Stark, N. Beebe, D. Marriott, J. T. Ellis, J. Harkness
   • DOI: 10.1128/CMR.00004-07

   • Publish Year: 2007
   • Publication: Clin Microbiol Rev. 2007 Jul; 20(3): 511-532.

6. www.uptodate.com › contents › intestinal-entamoebaIntestinal Entamoeba histolytica amebiasis - UpToDate

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Intestinal amebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. There are four species of intestinal amebae with identical morphologic characteristics: E. histolytica, E. dispar, E. moshkovskii, and E. bangladeshi [ 1,2 ]. Most symptomatic disease is caused by E. histolytica; E. dispar is generally considered nonpathogenic.

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   What is the difference between trophozoites and cysts in Entamoeba histolytica?

   • Cysts are typically found in formed stool, whereas trophozoites are typically found in diarrheal stool. Infection with Entamoeba histolytica (and E.dispar) occurs via ingestion of mature cysts from fecally contaminated food, water, or hands. Exposure to infectious cysts and trophozoites in fecal matter during sexual contact may also occur.

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   What is Entamoeba histolytica?

   • Amebiasis is a disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Who is at risk for amebiasis? Although anyone can have this disease, it is more common in people who live in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions. In the United States, amebiasis is most common in: How can I become infected with E. histolytica?

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   How does Entamoeba histolytica spread?

   • Infection with Entamoeba histolytica (and E.dispar) occurs via ingestion of mature cysts from fecally contaminated food, water, or hands. Exposure to infectious cysts and trophozoites in fecal matter during sexual contact may also occur. Excystation occurs in the small intestine and trophozoites are released, which migrate to the large intestine.

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   Is intestinal amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica?

   • Literature review current through: Mar 2024. This topic last updated: Nov 22, 2023. Intestinal amebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. There are four species of intestinal amebae with identical morphologic characteristics: E. histolytica, E. dispar, E. moshkovskii, and E. bangladeshi [ 1,2 ].

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