Entamoeba Histolytica Quiz

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What is the third leading cause of death in developing countries?

Amebic dysentery

Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found?

Large intestine

How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?

Contaminated food and water with fecal matter

Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is actively motile?

Trophozoite

Where is the habitat of Entamoeba histolytica within the human body?

Mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine

Which stage of Entamoeba histolytica is an intermediate stage between the trophozoites and cyst?

Precyst

What is the primary cause of death in developing countries due to Entamoeba histolytica?

Amebic dysentery

How is amebiasis primarily transmitted?

Contaminated food and water with fecal matter

Where is Entamoeba histolytica commonly found within the human body?

Mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine

What is the growing and feeding stage of Entamoeba histolytica?

Trophozoite

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.

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.

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