Alex is suffering from painful diarrhea and his stool is mixed with mucus and blood.
Which disease is he suffering from?

Ascariasis

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Taeniasis

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Cholera

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Amoebiasis

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The correct option is D
Amoebiasis

Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba and attacks the large intestine. This infection is caused by consuming contaminated food and water. The symptoms include severe diarrhea accompanied by blood and mucus in the stool. It can be cured by using antibiotics and anti-parasite medications.

Ascariasis and Taeniasis are diseases caused by worms and result in severe abdominal pain. Cholera is a bacterial disease that causes vomiting and watery stools.

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Alex is suffering from painful diarrhea and his stool is mixed with mucus and blood. Which disease is he suffering from?

Alex is suffering from painful diarrhea and his stool is mixed with mucus and blood.
Which disease is he suffering from?