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Name the disease caused by Entamoeba.


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Entamoeba:

  1. Amoebic dysentery also known as amoebiasis is caused by a protozoan called Entamoeba histolytica.
  2. It is transmitted by contamination of food and drinking water by human feces.
  3. Symptoms may include cramps, stomach pain, loose motions etc.

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