Man is the only reservoir for_______________?
Correct answer: C. histolytica
- A. Salmonella
- B. Camphylobacter jejuni
- C. histolytica
- D. Y. enterocolitica
Explanation
Humans are the only important reservoir for Entamoeba histolytica, which spreads by ingestion of cysts from contaminated food or water. The other listed organisms have important animal reservoirs as well.
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