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Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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23장, 문제 4

The parasitic amoeba _____________ can be acquired by ingestion.

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Identify the parasitic amoeba that is commonly acquired through ingestion. This means the amoeba enters the host's body via the oral route, typically through contaminated food or water.
Recall that among parasitic amoebae, Entamoeba histolytica is well-known for causing amoebic dysentery and is transmitted by ingestion of cysts in contaminated water or food.
Understand that the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica involves ingestion of cysts, excystation in the intestine, trophozoite multiplication, and sometimes invasion of intestinal tissues.
Differentiate Entamoeba histolytica from other amoebae like Naegleria fowleri, which infects through the nasal route, not ingestion.
Conclude that the parasitic amoeba acquired by ingestion is Entamoeba histolytica.

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Parasitic Amoebae

Parasitic amoebae are single-celled protozoans that live in or on a host organism, often causing disease. They typically have a life cycle involving cyst and trophozoite stages, enabling survival outside the host and infection upon ingestion.
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Protists:Protozoa

Transmission by Ingestion

Transmission by ingestion refers to acquiring a parasite through consuming contaminated food or water. For parasitic amoebae, ingestion of cysts is the common route, as cysts are resistant forms that survive harsh environments until reaching the host's intestine.
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Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Entamoeba histolytica

Entamoeba histolytica is a well-known parasitic amoeba transmitted via ingestion of cysts in contaminated food or water. It causes amoebiasis, characterized by intestinal symptoms and sometimes liver abscesses, making it a key example of ingestion-acquired parasitic amoebae.