A parasite named _____ remains in the large intestine of the infected person and is responsible for blood stool sometimes.

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Correct option: a. Entamoeba histolytica

The intestinal protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic dysentery.

The symptoms of amoebiasis include loose stool, blood in stool, abdominal cramping and stomach pain.

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_______is a parasite in the intestine of man that causes disease.

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Reason (R): It is responsible for the cause of filariasis.

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