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MCQs on Intestinal parasites/protozoa : Medical microbiology

                                MCQs on Intestinal parasites/protozoa                                                     Figure:   Giardia duodenalis/Giardia intestinalis cytology Amoebae (intestinal): 1. What is the primary causative agent of intestinal amoebiasis? a) Entamoeba coli      b) Entamoeba histolytica    c)  Giardia  duodenalis     d) Trichomonas vaginalis 2. How is amebiasis most commonly transmitted to humans? a) Ingestion of food or water contaminated    b) Inhalation of aerosolized cysts c) Mosquito bites    d) Person-to-person contact 3. What are the typical symptoms of amebiasis? a) Abdominal cramps and vomitting b) Cough and chest pain  c) Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools...