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Amoebiasis (Amoebic dysentery) is caused...

Amoebiasis (Amoebic dysentery) is caused by

A

Wuchereria bancrofti

B

E coli

C

Entamoeba

D

Plasmodium

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Amoebiasis**: Amoebiasis, also known as amoebic dysentery, is an intestinal infection caused by a specific organism. 2. **Identifying the Causative Agent**: The primary causative organism of amoebiasis is a protozoan. 3. **Correct Identification**: The correct organism responsible for causing amoebiasis is *Entamoeba histolytica*. This organism invades the intestinal lining and can cause severe dysentery. 4. **Exclusion of Other Options**: Other organisms mentioned, such as *Boucheria*, *Bancroftia*, *E. coli*, and *Plasmodium*, do not cause amoebiasis. - *E. coli* can cause other gastrointestinal diseases but is not the cause of amoebiasis. - *Plasmodium* is known for causing malaria, not amoebic dysentery. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the causative agent of amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is *Entamoeba histolytica*. ---
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