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MED 226: Iodamoeba butschlii Characteristics
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MED 226: Iodamoeba butschlii Characteristics

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The Acanthamoeba is also known as _______ amoeba.

Trojan Horse

Acanthamoeba mostly attack _______ patients.

immunocompromised

Trophozoites are _______ in size, ranging from 8-15 um.

small

Cyst wall is composed of _______ and endocyst.

<p>ectocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of encystment is a way for the organisms to adapt to the _______ and highly resistant stage of cyst.

<p>dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trophozoites have a _______ motility with spine-like pseudopods.

<p>sluggish</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a clinical manifestation that can result in _______ of vision.

<p>loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

The treatment for Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis is _______.

<p>sulfamethazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acanthamoeba can be detected through _______ examination of stained smears of biopsy specimens.

<p>microscopic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blastocystis hominis is a protozoan that can be found in the _______ intestine of humans.

<p>large</p> Signup and view all the answers

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