16) Amoebiasis or Amoebic dysentry Flashcards
1
Q
What is Amoebiasis ?
A
It is a parasitic infection of the colon with the amoeba named Entamoeba Histolytica
2
Q
What does WHO say about this ?
A
According to it, it is the 3rd leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans
3
Q
Context ?
A
Researchers from JNU have developed new drug molecules against a protozoa causing this
4
Q
How does this disease spread ?
A
Through drinking, eating uncooked food such as a vegetable or when they are washed in a contaminated water
