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The disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica in humans is

A{'text': 'Ringworm caused by soil-borne fungi', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Malaria transmitted by female Anopheles', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Amoebic dysentery, also called amoebiasis', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Filariasis affecting the lymphatic vessels', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. {'text': 'Amoebic dysentery, also called amoebiasis', 'label': 'C'}
1. Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite of the large intestine. 2. It causes amoebiasis, also called amoebic dysentery. 3. Symptoms: constipation, abdominal pain, stools with mucus and blood clots. 4. Houseflies act as mechanical carriers from faeces to food. _Source: NCERT Class 12 Biology, Ch 7 "Human Health and Disease", §7.1_
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