Entamoeba histolytica: Morphology, life cycle , Pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, lab diagnosis and Treatment Entamoeba histolytica is a common protozoan parasite found in the large intestine of human. The parasite is responsible for amoebiasis and liver absceses. It is the third leading parasite cause of death in the developing countries. In this article we will discuss about Entamoeba Histolytica :- 1. Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Distribution of Entamoeba Histolytica 3. Habitat and Habitat 4. Structure 5. Nutrition 6. Life Cycle 7. Pathogenicity 8. Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infection 9. Prevention (Prophylaxis) of Infection. Contents: Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica Distribution of Entamoeba Histolytica Habitat and Habitat of Entamoeba Histolytica Structure of Entamoeba ... DSpace - iris.who.int ... DSpace Entamoeba histolytica is a microscopic one-celled intestinal protozoan parasite that infects the large intestine and causes amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis, leading to increase mucus production, diarrhea, bleeding, and intestinal ulcers. Amoebiasis causes major death worldwide, infecting 30 – 50 million people yearly by amoebic colitis or extraintestinal infection. Figure: Gastrointestinal Amebiasis by Entamoeba histolytica . Image Source: CDC. Many amoebae inhabit human gastrointestinal ...
