Lesions caused by Entameoba histolytica predominantly involve________________?
Correct answer: A. Caecum and large intestine
- A. Caecum and large intestine
- B. Duodenum
- C. Stomach
- D. Jejunum and Ileum
Explanation
Entamoeba histolytica most often produces amoebic colitis in the caecum and ascending colon, although lesions can extend throughout the large intestine. The small intestine and stomach are not its predominant sites of ulceration.
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