The Interplay between Entamoeba and Enteropathogenic Bacteria Modulates Epithelial Cell Damage

Abstract

The in vitro system presented here provides evidence that the Entamoeba/enteropathogenic bacteria interplay modulates epithelial cell responses to the pathogens. In mixed intestinal infections, where such interactions are possible, they could influence the outcome of disease. The results offer insights to continue research on this phenomenon.