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7.Human Health and Disease
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Main source of amoebic dysentery is
A
Contaminated food and water
B
Water and food contaminated by the faecal matter
C
Water and food contaminated by urine
D
Water and food contaminated by polluted air
Solution
Amoebic dysentery is caused by an intestinal endoparasite, Entamoeba histolytica, found in large intestine of humans. Infection takes place through contaminated food and water
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