Human Health And Disease Question 183
Question: ‘Amoebiasis’ (amoebic dysentery) is caused by [CPMT 1977, 78, 95; MP PMT 1993, 95; CBSE PMT 1992; RPMT 1995]
Options:
A) Plasmodium vivax
B) Entamoeba gingivalis
C) Entamoeba histolytica
D) Trypanosoma gambiense
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is caused by the ingestion of quadrinucleate cyst of Entamoeba histolytica along with contaminated food and drinks.