The deadly amoeba infects people who swim in contaminated freshwater lakes where the water goes up their nose, making its way to the brain and spreading. Rare but often deadly, the amoeba is a ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Entamoeba histolytica is a particularly tenacious parasite. The ...
Entamoeba histolytica is a single-cell parasite that causes intestinal disease, but sometimes invades the body, attacking cells and creating liquefying abscesses. UC Davis parasitologist Katherine ...