Introduction
- Entamoeba hartmanni is considered to be a non pathogenic commensal ameba.
- Distribution of this parasite is worldwide and the transmission is by fecal oral route.
- The infections are asymptomatic.
- Have an identical morphology as Entamoeba histolytica but can be differentiate by the size and appearance after staining.
- Distribution of this parasite is worldwide and the transmission is by fecal oral route.
- The infections are asymptomatic.
- Have an identical morphology as Entamoeba histolytica but can be differentiate by the size and appearance after staining.
Morphology
Clinical Features
- Presence of Entamoeba hartmanni in person may imply host consumption of fecally contaminated food or water.
- However, there is no evidence that any of these protozoa have pathogenic potential, even in immunocompromised hosts.
- However, there is no evidence that any of these protozoa have pathogenic potential, even in immunocompromised hosts.