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Side 2: What type of lifecycle does Entamoeba histolytica have
Side 3: What is the route of transmission |
Direct lifecycle
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Oral-fecal
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When dealing with an Entamoeba histolytica infection
Side 2: Where are the trophozoites located Side 3: Where are the cysts located |
In lumen of large intestine, may invade mucosa and gut wall, metastasize to liver, lung, brain, other organs
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passed out in feces
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In what hosts do Entamoeba histolytica cysts form
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Man is reservoir (do not form in dog)
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How is Entamoeba histolytica diagnosed
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Trophozoites in diarrhea
Cysts in formed stools of man (not dog) |
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What is caused by Nagleria fowleri troph
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Amoebic meningitis
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What is caused by Entamoeba histolytica
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Ulcerative colitis
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