Entamoeba dispar is a single-celled organism that belongs to the group of parasites known as amoebae. It is closely related to Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent of amoebic dysentery, but E. dispar is generally considered non-pathogenic, meaning it typically does not cause disease in humans. This organism is commonly found in the intestines of people, especially in areas with poor sanitation. While it can be detected in stool samples, its presence does not usually indicate an infection. Understanding E. dispar is important for differentiating between harmful and harmless amoebic infections.