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Q.

Identify the correct pair representing the causative agent of amoebiasis and its mode of infection.

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a

Ascaris lumbricoides – Through blood transfusion

b

Plasmodium vivax – Through mosquito bite

c

Streptococcus penumoniae – Through inhaled droplets

d

Entamoeba histolytica – Through contaminated food and water 

answer is D.

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Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It is transmitted through contaminated food and water. Houseflies act as mechanical carriers and transmit the parasite from faeces of infected person to food.

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