Entamoeba gingivalis

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Phylogeny: Superclass Sarcodina

Preferred definitive host: Humans

Reservoir hosts: None, but it will infest primates,

dogs, and cats. Transfer is

possible among avid pet

lovers.

Vector/intermediate host: None

Geographical location: Cosmopolitan

Organs affected: Surface of teeth and gums, gingival

pockets near the base of the

teeth, and sometimes in the

crypts of the tonsils.

Symptoms and clinical signs: None

Treatment: None required