Plate 7From: Histopathological study of invasive and non-invasive Entamoeba spp. in experimental ratsHistological changes in the rectum of rats infected with E. dispar. A Transverse rectum section of infected rat with E. dispar 7 days post-infection. Showed degeneration in the lamina propria (LA) and heavy infiltration of inflammatory cells (F). H&E stain ×379. B Transverse rectum section of infected rat with E. dispar 14 days post-infection. Showed degeneration in the mucosal layer (M) and mild infiltration of inflammatory cells (F). H&E stain ×98. C Transverse rectum section of infected rat with E. dispar 28 days post-infection. Showed degenerated mucosal layer (M), elongated crypts (C), goblet cell hyperplasia (G), and moderate inflammatory cells within lamina propria (F). H&E stain ×379Back to article page