'Amoebiasis' (Amoebic dysentery) is caused by

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(C) Amoebiasis,also known as amoebic dysentery,is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by the protozoan parasite $Entamoeba \ histolytica$.This

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Entamoeba histolytica

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(C) Amoebiasis,also known as amoebic dysentery,is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by the protozoan parasite $Entamoeba \ histolytica$.This parasite is transmitted through the fecal-oral route,typically by consuming contaminated food or water.It infects the large intestine,leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain,diarrhea,and stools with mucus and blood.

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