TWiP #17 - Entamoeba histolytica

06/10/2010 1h 16min
TWiP #17 - Entamoeba histolytica

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Episode Synopsis

Vincent and Dickson continue their discussion of protozoan parasites that cause diarrhea with a review of amebic dysentery caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
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Entamoeba histolytica cyst (jpg)
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Entamoeba histolytica life cycle (jpg)
Galactose prevents attachment of amoebae to cells (jpg)
Entamoeba histolytica life cycle (jpg)
Charcot-Leyden crystal (jpg)
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