Question

Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t. amoebiasis.
A. Causes dysentery
B. Parasite of the small intestine
C. Houseflies are mechanical carriers
D. Symptoms include constipation, abdominal pain, and cramp.

Answer 1

Hint:
Amoebic dysentery is another name for amoebiasis. Entamoeba histolytic, a protozoan parasite of the human gut, is the culprit. They are multifaceted, inhabit the intestines, and generate eggs or cysts that are expelled from the body along with the feces. Colitis and diarrhea are the effects. Entamoeba histolytic is a parasite that causes the condition known as amebiasis. Anyone may get it, but those who live in tropical places with inadequate sanitation tend to get it more frequently.

Complete answer:
Humans' large intestine is home to the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytic, which causes amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery). Constipation, cramping and soreness in the abdomen, feces that include an excessive amount of mucus, and blood clots are all signs of this condition. Houseflies function as mechanical carriers that spread the parasite from an infected person's excrement to food and food items, contaminating them in the process. The major causes of infection are contaminated drinking water and food. So, the correct answer is:- Parasite of the small intestine.

Option ‘B’ is correct

Note:
Amoebiasis, also known as amoebic dysentery, is an ailment that can be contracted by ingesting contaminated food, water, or objects that have come into contact with infected excrement. It is brought on by a parasite amoeba in the small intestines and can also be sexually transmitted through oral-anal contact. Histolytic when observed under a microscope, diagnosis can be challenging.