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  1. Entamoeba - Wikipedia

    Entamoeba is a genus of Amoebozoa found as internal parasites or commensals of animals. In 1875, Fedor Lösch described the first proven case of amoebic dysentery in St. Petersburg, …

  2. CDC - DPDx - Amebiasis

    Several protozoan species in the genus Entamoeba colonize humans, but not all of them are associated with disease. Entamoeba histolytica is well recognized as a pathogenic ameba, …

  3. Entamoeba Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Feb 27, 2025 · Learn about Entamoeba infection's causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Discover how it spreads, risk factors, and effective prevention methods.

  4. Entamoeba | Single-celled, Protozoan, Parasite | Britannica

    Entamoeba, protozoan genus of the rhizopodian order Amoebida. Most species are parasitic in the intestines of many vertebrates, including humans; E. histolytica is the cause of human …

  5. Entamoeba coli Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and ...

    Aug 11, 2023 · Understand Entamoeba coli infection, a mild gastrointestinal condition caused by a non-pathogenic amoeba. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options …

  6. Entamoeba - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Entamoeba refers to a genus of amoebae that includes several species capable of parasitizing animals, with only a few species infecting humans, the most notable being E. histolytica, which …

  7. Intestinal Entamoeba histolytica amebiasis - UpToDate

    Mar 19, 2025 · Intestinal amebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. There are four species of intestinal amebae with identical morphologic characteristics: E. histolytica, E. …

  8. Entamoeba Histolytica | Diagnosis & Disease Information

    Jul 10, 2023 · Entamoeba histolytica is an infectious parasite. Learn more about E histolytica infection, including symptoms, diagnosis and management.

  9. Amebiasis - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual Professional ...

    Four species of Entamoeba are morphologically indistinguishable, but molecular techniques show that they are different species: Amebiasis is primarily caused by E. histolytica and tends to …

  10. Amebiasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology - Medscape

    Dec 12, 2024 · Amebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica (see the image below), a protozoan that is found worldwide (see Etiology). The highest prevalence of amebiasis is in developing …