Parasite E. histolytica Wears Human Cell Parts to Evade Detection

Multiple Research Labs, Global: A new study reveals that the parasite Entamoeba histolytica kills human cells and then clothes itself in those cell fragments, allowing it to hide from the immune system. This clever disguise may help explain why infections often go unnoticed until severe. Known for causing amoebic dysentery and liver abscesses, E. histolytica infects tens of millions worldwide, mostly in regions with limited sanitation. Scientists say the discovery might pave the way for new treatments that target the parasite’s stealth mechanism.