Tag Archives | Transmission of Entamoeba Histolytica

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 [...]