The most distinctive feature of pathogenic E. histolytica on fresh stool examination is:
Correct Answer: Erythrophagocytosis
Description: The trophozoites from acute dysentric stools often contain phagocytosed erythrocytes. This feature is diagnostic and distinctive as phagocytosed red cells are not found in any other commensal intestinal amoebae.
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