Abstract
Conclusions
From the evidence cited above, it seems highly-probable that the filth flies studied play no important role as transmitters of trophozoites or cysts of E. histolytica by external carriage. However, the viability of cysts for periods as long as 3½ hours after initial ingestion and later dejection indicates a potential natural method of transmission.
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