Question

Name the protozoan parasite that causes amoebic dysentery in humans. Mention two diagnostic symptoms of disease. How is this disease transmitted to others ?

Answer 1

Entamoeba histolytica is the causative agent of amoeba dysentery. Symptoms of the disease are constipation, abdominal pain, etc. House flies are the mechanical carriers and transmit the parasite from the feces of the infected person to the foods and contaminate them. Contaminated food and drinking water is the main source of infection.