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Amoebiasis is caused by an intestinal parasite, which is found in the large intestine of human beings. Give the name of the organism responsible for this disease. Also, write the symptoms and mode of transmission of the disease.

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Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

Symptoms The patient passes out blood and mucus with stools. He also experiences griping pain in the abdomen alongwith fever.

Mode of Transmission It is usually spreads through faecal and oral route. The parasite is transmitted by vectors such as flies, cockroaches, etc.