Question

Entamoeba histolytica infection occurs through

• A. Contaminated water and food
• B. Sweat
• C. Bird droppings
• D. Mosquito bites

Answer 1

The correct option is A Contaminated water and food

Entamoeba histolytica is an ameba that feeds on cells in the human colon. Infection by Entamoeba histolytica occurs by ingestion of mature cysts in fecally contaminated food, water, or hands.

So, the correct answer is 'Contaminated water and food'.