Practical Science

Entamoeba polecki

• Considered nonpathogenic.
• Parasite of the hog and monkey.(2)
• The trophozoite closely resembles that of E. coli and E. histolytica. The presence of a mature cysts is required for laboratory diagnosis of E. polecki.
• The trophozoite generally has a very frothy cytoplasm with a single nucleus and measures from 10 - 25 microns.
• The cyst measuring from 10 - 18 microns may contain inclusion bodies and abundant fragmented chromatoidal bars. One nucleus is a characteristic of the species but two are possible.

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David M. Raymondo
MLT, CLS(m)
Professional Affiliation: Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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