Main source of amoebic dysentery is

MCQ

A
Contaminated food and water
✓
Water and food contaminated by the faecal matter
C
Water and food contaminated by urine
D
Water and food contaminated by polluted air

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Water and food contaminated by the faecal matter

b
Amoebic dysentery is caused by an intestinal endoparasite, Entamoeba histolytica, found in large intestine of humans. Infection takes place through contaminated food and water

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