The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this wily, shape-shifting amoeba causes nothing worse than diarrhea.

Entamoeba histolytica has the unusual ability to kill human cells and then wear them as a disguise to escape the immune defenses. The research, the teams said, could pave the way for new ...

Entamoeba histolytica is a single-cell parasite that causes intestinal disease, but sometimes invades the body, attacking cells and creating liquefying abscesses. UC Davis parasitologist Katherine ...

The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this wily, shape-shifting amoeba causes nothing worse than diarrhea.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Entamoeba histolytica is a particularly tenacious parasite. The ...

ALA = Amoebic liver abscess; Eh = Entamoeba histolytica; EhCP = E. histolytica cysteine proteinase; Ehserp = E. histolytica serine proteinase; EhSTIRP = Serine threonine isoleucine-rich protein ...

Entamoeba histolytica, a microscopic killer responsible for 50 million infections each year, kills human cells and then wears their remains as a disguise. The parasite, which claims nearly 70,000 ...

The clinical spectrum of intestinal E. histolytica infection ranges from an asymptomatic carrier state to severe invasive disease. Asymptomatic cyst carriage occurs with E. histolytica as well as ...

A parasite cleanse is a diet, herbal supplement, or other product that claims to get rid of parasites in your body. People who promote these cleanses claim that parasites are the cause of ...

Diverticulosis. • Chronic infection – eg, Clostridium difficile, Campylobacter, Giardia or Entamoeba. • Disorders of the gut-brain-axis such as diarrhoea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). ...