Di·ent·a·moe·ba frag·i·lis (d - n t -m  b fr j-l s)n. A small amoeba that is parasitic in the large intestine and is capable of causing low-grade inflammation coupled with mucous diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbance. |
Dientamoeba
a genus of amebas commonly found in the colon and appendix of primates and of humans.
Dientamoeba fragilis
occurs in the cecum of humans and monkeys. A species that has been associated with diarrhea but its pathogenicity is unclear.
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