Entamoeba Coli as a Potent Phagocytic Microorganism

Authors

  • Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad

Keywords:

entamoeba coli, phagocytosis, bacteria, parasite, fungi

Abstract

Background: Entamoeba coli is intestinal protozoan amoeba which is regarded tell now as commensal amoeba although their adverse symptoms that they may cause in certain patients. Objectives: General objectives: to know the phagocytic activity of Entamoeba coli against microorganisms. Specific objectives: to know the phagocytic activity of Entamoeba coli against microorganisms that inhabit the intestinal tract. Methodology: the study based on data collected from previous studies. Result: Entamoeba coli phagocytosed bacterial flora of the gut, fungi of Sphaerita species and even Giardia lamblia trophozoites. Conclusion: Entamoeba coli is a potent phagocytic microorganism that engulf other microorganisms which may compete it in nutrients

How to Cite

Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad. (2017). Entamoeba Coli as a Potent Phagocytic Microorganism. Global Journal of Medical Research, 17(C2), 1–5. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1410

Entamoeba Coli as a Potent Phagocytic Microorganism

Published

2017-07-15