Eleitamoeba histolytica is now known to consist of two genetically distinct yet morphologically identical species, the invasive pa・rasite, retaining the name Entamoeba histolvtica Schaudinn, 1903, separating it from the noninvasive parasite, Entamoeba disPar Brumpt, 1925 [1]. In view of.this recent development in amebiasis research, there is a great need to reassess preyiously reported prevalen...