Question

Amoebiasis in prevented by

• A. Eating balanced food
• B. Eating plenty of fruits
• C. Drinking boiled water
• D. Using mosquito nets

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Drinking boiled water

Amebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, or E. histolytica. The symptoms of amebiasis include loose stool, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. However, most people with amebiasis won’t experience significant symptoms. E. histolytica is a single-celled protozoan that usually enters the human body when a person ingests cysts through food or water.

If you’re traveling to places where the infection is common, follow this regimen when preparing and eating food:

• Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
• If you must drink water, boil it or treat it with iodine.

So, the correct answer is 'Drinking boiled water'.