How does Entamoeba histolytica enter the human body?

Through a mosquito bite

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Through bird droppings

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Through contaminated food and water

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Through sweat

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Solution

The correct option is D Through contaminated food and water
Amoebic dysentery is the infection of the large intestine which is caused due to the ingestion of the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. This is a protozoan which is commonly found in the contaminated water and food. The protozoan enters the human body and cause infection.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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