Entamoeba Coli as a Potent Phagocytic Microorganism
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2017
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
Abstract
Abstract- Background: Entamoeba coli is intestinal protozoan amoeba which is regarded tell now as
commensal amoeba although their adverse symptoms that theymay 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.