Transmission of E. histolytica from man to man occurs through its encysted stage and infection is effected through the ingestion of these cysts in food or drinks. It is to be noted that mature quadrinucleate cysts are the infective forms of this parasite. The contamination of food and drinks is occurred by: i. Faecal contamination of drinking water, vegetables and [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habitat and Morphology of Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Nutrition Required by Entamoeba Histolytica 3. Life-Cycle. Habitat and Morphology of Entamoeba Histolytica: Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite and lives in the mucous and sub-mucous layers of the large intestine of man. It may occur in the liver and lungs. Rarely it invades brain, spleen [...]
In this article we will discuss about Entamoeba Histolytica:- 1. Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Geographical Distribution of Entamoeba Histolytica 3. Habit and Habitat 4. Morphology 5. Life Cycle. Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica: 1. Losch (1875) first described Entamoeba histolytica as Amoeba coli. 2. Leidy first established the genus Entamoeba in 1879. 3. Schaudin established the species Entamoeba [...]