# Extraintestinal Entamoeba moshkovskii Infection, Eastern India

## TL;DR

A rare case of severe infection caused by Entamoeba moshkovskii, a parasite previously thought harmless, is reported in a patient from eastern India.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the pathogenic potential of E. moshkovskii through a confirmed case of extraintestinal disease.

## Key findings

- E. moshkovskii was identified as the cause of a splenic abscess and systemic symptoms in a patient.
- The case challenges the traditional view of E. moshkovskii as nonpathogenic.
- Molecular analysis confirmed the parasite's role in the severe illness.

## Abstract

Entamoeba moshkovskii is historically considered nonpathogenic. We report a case of severe extraintestinal infection in a patient from eastern India who had abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, anemia, and a splenic abscess. Molecular analysis confirmed E. moshkovskii as the causative agent. This case highlights this parasite’s potential to cause severe illness.