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Amoebiasis' (amoebic dysentery) is cause...

Amoebiasis' (amoebic dysentery) is caused by

A

Plasmodium vivax

B

Entamoeba gingivalis

C

Entamoeba histolytica

D

Trypanosoma gambiense

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C
(c) Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is caused by the ingestion of quadrinucleate cyst of Entamoeba histolytica along with contaminated food and drinks.
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