Question

Amoebiasis is prevented by
A) Eating balanced food
B) Eating plenty of fruits
C) Drinking boiled water
D) Using mosquito nets

Answer 1

The parasite which causes amoebiasis lives in a person's large intestine without causing any symptoms. Other times, it causes: diarrhea, stomach pains, cramping, nausea, loss of appetite and fever. In some cases, it can easily spread to other organs such as the liver, lungs, and brain.

Complete answer:
Amoebiasis is an infection of the intestines which is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. The parasite is an amoeba, a single-celled organism. People can get this infection by eating or drinking something that's contaminated with this parasite.

Proper sanitation is the key to avoiding amoebiasis. Always thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and before handling the food. If you’re traveling to the places where the infection is common, follow this regimen when preparing and eating the food:

1.Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
2.Avoid eating fruits or vegetables unless you wash and peel them yourself.
3.Stick to bottled water and soft drinks.
4.If you must drink water, boil it or treat it with iodine.
5.Avoid ice cubes or fountain drinks.
6.Avoid milk, cheese, or other unpasteurized dairy products.
7.Avoid food sold by street vendors.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C)

Note: Amoebiasis is contagious. People with amoebiasis can pass the infection to others through stool even if they don't show any symptoms. When infected stool contaminates food or water supplies, amoebiasis can spread quickly to many people at once. Amoebiasis also can spread between people when hands aren't washed well, contaminated objects are shared, and by sexual contact.