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What is the third leading cause of death in developing countries?
What is the third leading cause of death in developing countries?
- Typhoid fever
- Malaria
- Cholera
- Amebic dysentery (correct)
Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found?
Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found?
- Rectum
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine (correct)
How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?
How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?
- Through respiratory droplets
- Person-to-person contact
- Through insect bites
- Contaminated food and water with fecal matter (correct)
Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is actively motile?
Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is actively motile?
Where is the habitat of Entamoeba histolytica within the human body?
Where is the habitat of Entamoeba histolytica within the human body?
Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is an intermediate stage between the trophozoites and cyst?
Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is an intermediate stage between the trophozoites and cyst?
What is the primary cause of death in developing countries due to Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the primary cause of death in developing countries due to Entamoeba histolytica?
How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?
How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?
Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found within the human body?
Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found within the human body?
What is the growing and feeding stage of Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the growing and feeding stage of Entamoeba histolytica?
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Third leading cause of death in developing countries
Third leading cause of death in developing countries
Amebic dysentery, a disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica habitat
Entamoeba histolytica habitat
The large intestine's mucosa and submucosa
Amebiasis transmission
Amebiasis transmission
Contaminated food and water with fecal matter
Entamoeba histolytica feeding stage
Entamoeba histolytica feeding stage
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Motile stage
Motile stage
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Precyst form
Precyst form
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Entamoeba histolytica location
Entamoeba histolytica location
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Amebiasis main cause of death
Amebiasis main cause of death
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Entamoeba's growing and feeding phase
Entamoeba's growing and feeding phase
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Amebiasis primary transmission route
Amebiasis primary transmission route
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Study Notes
Entamoeba histolytica and Amebiasis
- Amebiasis is the third leading cause of death in developing countries.
- Entamoeba histolytica is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Amebiasis is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water.
- The trophozoite stage of Entamoeba histolytica is actively motile.
- The habitat of Entamoeba histolytica within the human body is the large intestine.
- The precyst stage of Entamoeba histolytica is an intermediate stage between the trophozoites and cyst.
- The primary cause of death in developing countries due to Entamoeba histolytica is liver abscess.
- Entamoeba histolytica is commonly found in the large intestine within the human body.
- The trophozoite stage of Entamoeba histolytica is the growing and feeding stage.
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Test your knowledge of Entamoeba histolytica with this quiz! Learn about the common protozoan parasite that causes amebic dysentery and amebic liver abscess. Explore its impact on public health and its prevalence in areas with poor sanitation.
