Question

Amoebic dysentery is caused by

• A. Entamoeba histolytica
• B. Entamoeba gingivalis
• C. Entamoeba coli
• D. Amoeba proteus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Entamoeba histolytica

Amoebic dysentery is an intestinal infection caused by a protozoan parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Infection by Entamoeba histolytica may be asymptomatic. For patients who develop amoebic dysentery, symptoms include fever, chills, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and passing stool with blood and/or mucus, etc.

So, the correct answer is 'Entamoeba histolytica'.