Iodamoeba buetschlii

Abbreviation: Ib
Cyst size: 6 - 16 microns
Trophozoite size: 8 - 20 microns
Non-pathogenic.
The trophozoite of Iodamoeba buetschlii contains 1 nucleus with a large karyosome.
Typically chromatic granules are seen between the karyosome and nuclear membrane often giving it a cloudy appearance.
The nuclei do not appear to contain peripheral chromatin.
The cysts contains 1 nucleus with chromatic granules and usually a large vacuole making identification even in the wet mount easy.
As with most amoeba improved sanitary conditions will reduce infection with this organism.

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