Notes in 07.1. Non Pathogenic Amoeba: Entamoeba hartmanni, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba polecki

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Published 10/21/2024 Entamoeba hartmanni Trophozoite
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Published 10/21/2024 The laboratory diagnosis of Entamoeba hartmanni accomplished by {{c1::examining stool for trophozoites and cysts.}}
Published 10/21/2024 {{c1::Ocular micrometer}} is essential for obtaining correct measurements of suspected E. hartmanni organisms.
Published 10/21/2024 Geographic distribution of E. hartmanni is {{c1::cosmopolitan}}.
Published 10/21/2024 {{c1::Ingestion}} of infected cysts in contaminated food or water is the main method of transmission of E. hartmanni.
Published 10/21/2024 Infections with E. hartmanni are typically {{c1::asymptomatic}}.
Published 10/21/2024 Effective ways to prevent the spread of E. hartmanni include {{c1::good sanitation and personal hygiene practices.}}
Published 10/21/2024 The method of choice for the recovery of Entamoeba coli trophozoites and cysts is {{c1::stool examination}}.
Published 10/21/2024 The presence of E. coli in stool suggests the ingestion of contaminated {{c1::food or drink.}}
Published 10/21/2024 Infections with E. coli are usually {{c1::asymptomatic}}.
Published 10/21/2024 Protection of food and drink from {{c1::flies and cockroaches}} is necessary to break the E. coli transmission cycle.
Published 10/21/2024 In addition to warm climates, E. coli also occurs in {{c1::cold climates.}}
Published 10/21/2024 The trophozoites and cysts of Entamoeba polecki may be diagnosed by examining {{c1::stool}} samples.
Published 10/21/2024 E. polecki is primarily considered a parasite of {{c1::pigs and monkeys}}.
Published 10/21/2024 The highest prevalence of E. polecki infection occurs in {{c1::Papua, New Guinea.}}
Published 10/21/2024 Human infections with E. polecki are relatively {{c1::rare}}.
Published 10/21/2024 The ingestion of the E. polecki {{c1::cyst}} is most likely responsible for the onset of infection.
Published 10/21/2024 Most patients with E. polecki are {{c1::asymptomatic}}, but symptomatic patients may experience {{c2::diarrhea}}.
Published 10/21/2024  A combination of {{c1::metronidazole (Flagyl)}} and {{c2::diloxanide furoate (Furamide)}} has successfully reated patients w…
Published 10/21/2024 E. polecki may be prevented by improving {{c1::personal hygiene}} and {{c2::sanitation}} practices.
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