Which of the following protozoans causes amoebic dysentery?

Entamoeba histolytica

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Giardia lamblia

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Escherichia coli

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Entamoeba coli

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Solution

The correct option is A Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is a parasitic protozoan that is responsible for causing amoebic dysentery. The disease is transmitted by food and water which is contaminated by fecal matter of the infected person. The symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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