Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis) is caused by
A
Entamoeba histolytica
B
E.coli
C
Streptococcus pneumoniae
D
Trichophyton
Answer
Entamoeba histolytica
Explanation
Solution
Amoebic dysentery is caused by a monogenic protozoan known as Entamoeba histolytica. The pathogen lives in the large intestine of humans. The patient passes blood along with the faeces and feels pain in the abdomen.