Multidrug resistance in Entamoeba histolytica

E. Orozco, D. G. Pérez, M. C. Gómez, P. Ayala

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Abstract

Drug resistance in protozoon parasites has been emerging in the past decade as an obstacle to their control. Amoebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, is a worldwide disease that provokes high rates of morbidity and mortality. Reports of failed drug treatment and differences in drug susceptibilities among E. histolytica strains probably herald the development of drug resistance in this parasite. In this review, Esther Orozco and co-workers summarize recent progress on the elucidation of physiological and molecular evidence of multidrug resistance in this parasite.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)473-475
Number of pages3
JournalParasitology Today
Volume11
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

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