Which of the following is monogenetic parasite?

Entamoeba histolytica

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Taenia solium

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Wuchereria bancrofti

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Plasmodium vivax

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Solution

The correct option is A Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is a monogenetic parasite, as it's life cycle is completed in a single host that is man. All other options are digenetic parasites, as they complete their life cycle in two hosts
So, the correct answer is 'Entamoeba histolytica'

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