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Entamoeba hystolitica is transmitted thr...

Entamoeba hystolitica is transmitted through

A

insect bite

B

bird dropping

C

improperly cooked pork meat.

D

food or water contaminated with cysts

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question refers to *Entamoeba histolytica*, which is a protozoan parasite. 2. **Understand the Disease**: *Entamoeba histolytica* is known to cause amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery in humans. 3. **Recognize Symptoms**: The disease is characterized by symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. 4. **Determine Transmission Mode**: The primary mode of transmission for *Entamoeba histolytica* is through contaminated food or water. 5. **Identify the Contaminant**: The food or water is specifically contaminated with cysts of *Entamoeba histolytica*. These cysts are quadrenucleate, meaning they contain four nuclei. 6. **Evaluate the Options**: - Insect bite: Incorrect - Bird dropping: Incorrect - Improperly cooked pork meat: Incorrect - Food or water contaminated with cyst: Correct 7. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is that *Entamoeba histolytica* is transmitted through food or water contaminated with cysts. ---
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