Notes in 07 Intestinal & Free-Living Amoeba

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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Entamoeba histolytica}} is the only pathogenic intestinal amoeba
Published	07/30/2024	EntamoebaMOT: {{c1::Contaminated water or soil/feces ingestion}}Infective Stage: {{c1::Cyst}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba Location in Humans: {{c1::Colon and mucosal crypts}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba histolytica Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Amebic dysentery}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba Life CycleCysts will excyst hyaline wall shell in the {{c1::duodenum}}{{c2::Trophozoites}} are liberated and travel to the {{c1::colon}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba survive the acidity of the stomach because of its {{c1::hyaline wall shell}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba Infection 3 Clinical Manifestations:{{c1::Non-invasive colonization of the LI (asymptomatic carrier)Direct invasion of the LI (amoebic …
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba histolytica Cyst Distinct Features{{c1::Chromatoid bodies (ribosome aggregates) with rounded or blunted ends1-4 nuclei (mature cys…
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba histolytica Trophozoite Distinct Features{{c1::ErythrophagocytosisHyaline pseudopod for movement and motilitySwiss cheese appearan…
Published	07/30/2024	The most common site of invasive extraintestinal amebiasis is the {{c1::liver}}
Published	07/30/2024	The most common form of Entamoeba histolytica infection is {{c1::intestinal amebiasis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba histolytica binds to the intestinal mucosa through {{c1::galactose inhibitable lectin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba histolytica lyses cells through activation of {{c1::caspase-3}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Ameboma}} - chronic granulomatous lesion brought about by E. histolytica that can constrict the {{c2::cecum}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Amebic Dysentery}} Clinical Findings:Trophozoites w/ erythrophagocytosisMild abdo cramps{{c1::Bloody diarrheaFishy odor stoolStool microscopy: C…
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Cause of epidemicsSpeed of onsetProdromal fever and malaiseVomitingPatient ProstrationSevere abdo crampsTenesmus1. Bacillary Dysentery2. Amebic D…
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Charcot-Leyden Crystals1. Bacillary Dysentery2. Amebic Dysentery{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Speed natural history1. Bacillary Dysentery2. Amebic Dysentery{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Invasive Extraintestinal Amebiasis}} Clinical Findings:Abdo pain, Diarrhea{{c1::Anchovy sauce-like aspirateCough (diap)Fever, Chills::4}}
Published	07/30/2024	Amebiasis Diagnosis:{{c1::Fecalysis (insensitive and nonspecific)SerologyFlask-shaped lesion in ulcer biopsyAnchoy sauce-like aspirates::4}}
Published	07/30/2024	Asymptomatic Intestinal Amebiasis DOC: {{c1::Paromomycin, Diloxanide furoate, Metronidazole}}
Published	07/30/2024	Amebic dysentery, liver abscess, ameboma DOC: {{c1::Metronidazole}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Granular cytoplasm w/ vacuoles1. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite2. Entamoeba coli trophozoite{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Clear glass-like cytoplasm1. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite2. Entamoeba coli trophozoite{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Erythrophagocytosis1. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite2. Entamoeba coli trophozoite{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Directional and progressive motility1. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite2. Entamoeba coli trophozoite{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Irregularly sized peripheral chromatin1. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite2. Entamoeba coli trophozoite{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Nuclei1. Entamoeba histolytica cyst2. Entamoeba coli cyst{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Perinuclear glycogen mass1. Entamoeba histolytica cyst2. Entamoeba coli cyst{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Splinter-like chromatoidal bodies1. Entamoeba histolytica cyst2. Entamoeba coli cyst{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Entamoeba {{c1::hartmanni}} is the smaller version of Entamoeba histolyticaCut off sizesTrophozoite: {{c1::12}} micrometersCyst: {{c1::…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Iodamoeba butschlii::Amoeba}} Diagnosis:{{c1::Large glycogen vacuole in cyst stage}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Endolimax nana::Amoeba}} Diagnosis:{{c1::Large blot-like karyosome in trophozoite stage}}
Published	07/30/2024	Naegleria fowleri Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Aside from trophozoite and cyst stage, {{c2::Naegleria fowleri::amoeba}} also has a {{c1::flagellate form}}
Published	07/30/2024	Naegleria fowleri enters the body through the {{c1::olfactory nerve (intranasally)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Naegleria fowleri forms found:Brain Tissue: {{c1::Trophozoite}}CSF: {{c1::Trophozoite and Flagellated (occasionally)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Clinical Findings:Prodrome: {{c1::Headache, fever}}Nausea, vomiting, meningitisInvolves the {{c1::olfactory}} lobe
Published	07/30/2024	Naegleria fowleri Diagnosis:{{c1::CSF Exam: Cloudy to purulent / sanguinopurulent; abundant neutrophils}}
Published	07/30/2024	Naegleria fowleri DOC: {{c1::Combination of Amphotericin B, Azithromycin, Fluconazole, Rifampin, Miltefosine, Dexamethasone}}
Published	07/30/2024	AcanthamoebaMOT: {{c1::Through ulcerated skin, Nose, Eye}}Infective Stage: {{c1::Trophozoite}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acanthamoeba Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE), Acanthamoeba keratitis, Chronic granulomatous lesions …
Published	07/30/2024	Acanthamoeba enters the brain through the {{c1::blood (hematogenous)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Chronic granulomatous lesions of the skin and Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE) from Acanthamoeba are common in patients w/ {{c1::AIDS…
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Speed of infection1. Naegleria fowleri2. Acanthamoeba{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acanthamoeba Diagnosis:{{c1::Trophozoite w/ sharp/thorn-like projections (acanthopodia) in the brain, CSF, or corneal scrapings}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acanthamoeba keratitis DOC: {{c1::Chlorhexidine and polyhexamethylene biguanide}}
Published	07/30/2024	Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE) DOC: {{c1::TMP-SMX, flucytosine, and sulfadiazinePenicillin G and chloramphenicolSulfadiazine, pyrimetham…
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