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.