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Plate 7

From: Histopathological study of invasive and non-invasive Entamoeba spp. in experimental rats

Plate 7

Histological 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 ×379

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