Entamoeba histolytica

Entamoeba Hystolitica
• Although many species of amoeba exist, only E. histolytica is
clearly pathogenic. Transmission occurs by fecal
contamination of food or water. Infection is endemic
throughout the world, especially where poor sanitation exists.
• Clinical manifestations :
– Diarrhea (with blood & mucus)
– Abdominal pain / acute colitis with abdominal cramps,
• Diagnosis is usually made by identification of cysts or
trophozoites in stool. Serology also may be helpful,particularly
with diagnosis of extraintestinal amebiasis and
liverinvolvement.