Entamoeba Histolytica: Aspects of Its Behaviour

Synopsis

Shows aspects of amoeba in culture: size, movement, pseudopodia, inclusions, nucleus. With vital staining, lipid inclusions, feeding and species identification by nucleus characteristics are shown; with iron haematoxylin staining, division, commensal behaviour, cysts and nuclear divisions. Includes the spread of cysts, various pathogenic forms, dysenteric amoeba and the histology of ulceration. Uses high magnification shots of living ‘E. histolytica’ in conjunction with animated diagrams.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1964

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduate courses in protozoology or human parasitology.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

amoebas; dysentery; pathogens

Credits

Director

H Lamy; L Lamy

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library