NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Amoebiasis is usually transmitted by the fecal-oral route, but it can also be transmitted indirectly through contact with dirty hands or objects as well as by anal-oral contact. Infection is spread through ingestion of the cyst form of the parasite, a semi-dormant and hardy structure found in feces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amebic dysentery is a severe form of amebiasis associated with stomach pain, bloody stools (poop), and fever.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amoebiasis can be transmitted by: ingestion of faecally contaminated food or water containing amoebic cysts. indirect hand contamination from contaminated surfaces. oral–anal sexual contact with a chronically ill or asymptomatic carrier.

Detailed explanation-4: -The present communication describes the growing importance of amoebiasis as a foodborne disease of global public health concern. Infection is acquired from the ingestion of contaminated food and water with cysts of Entamoeba histolytica. The eating of unwashed raw vegetables and fruits can cause infection.