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Entamoeba histolytica causes:...

Entamoeba histolytica causes:

A

Pyorrhoea

B

Diarrhoea

C

Dysentery

D

None.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about Entamoeba histolytica, which is a type of unicellular eukaryote belonging to the kingdom Protista. 2. **Understand the Disease Caused**: Entamoeba histolytica is known to be a parasite that primarily affects the human intestine. 3. **Recognize the Disease**: The specific disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica is amoebic dysentery, also referred to as amoebiasis. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option 1: Pairhia** - This is caused by Entamoeba gingivalis, not Entamoeba histolytica. - **Option 2: Diarrhea** - While diarrhea can be a symptom, it is primarily associated with Giardia, another parasite. - **Option 3: Dysentery** - This is the correct answer as it directly relates to the disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica. - **Option 4: None** - This option does not apply as we have identified a specific disease caused by the organism. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is that Entamoeba histolytica causes dysentery (amoebiasis). **Final Answer**: Dysentery (Amoebiasis). ---
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