Entamoeba vector scientific illustration, Parasitology

Life Cycle of Entamoeba Histolytica

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Entamoeba histolytica is an invasive, pathogenic protozoan, causing amoebiasis, and an important cause of diarrhea in developing countries. Our understanding of its epidemiology has dramatically changed since this amoeba was distinguished from another morphologically similar one, Entamoeba dispar, a non pathogenic and commensal parasite. These two species can now be

Entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic dysentery (bloody diarrhea). Presence of trophozoite with ingested RBCs is diagnostic.

E.histolytica has two stages which are trophozoite and cysts. The cysts are marked by the presence of a chromatoid body, and chromatin clumping along with several karyosomes. The trophozoite is makred by a single karyosome and ingested RBC. The infection can be treated with iodoquinol, paromomycin, metronidazole, dehydroemetine, and combinations.

Parasites in the Human Body, Temperate Climate – Part 1. Types of parasites. Four big groups of parasites that invades our body.