Question

What is Entamoeba coli?

Answer 1

Entamoeba coli:

1. Entamoeba coli is one of many non-pathogenic protozoa found in humans.
2. It is transmitted through faecal-oral contact, and the mature cyst can be found in contaminated water.
3. Typically, these protozoa inhabit the large intestinal tract and can be identified in diagnostic stool specimens.
4. Its life cycle is similar to that of E. histolytica but it does not have an invasive stage and does not ingest red blood cells.