NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What is the main cause of amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery)?
Options
- AEntamoeba histolytica
- BAscaris
- CPlasmodium falciparum
- DWuchereria bancrofti
Correct answer
A. Entamoeba histolytica
Step-by-step solution
The symptoms of Ringworms are dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as skin, nails and scalp accompanied by intense itching. Many fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for Ringworms, one of the most common infectious diseases in man. Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite in the large intestine of human which causes amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery). Ascaris, an intestinal parasite causes ascariasis. Symptoms of the disease include internal ble