Question

Describe modes of transmission and pathogenecity of amoebiasis and Typhoid.

Answer 1

Amoebiasis caused by entamoeba histolitica transmitted indirectly through contact with dirty hands or objects and as well as by anal-oral contact.

Answer 2

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● Amoebiasis -
# Mode of transmission -
- feco-oral transmission
- anal-oral route
- by dirty hands

# Pathogenicity -
- Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
- Amoebial cyst enters the system and causes excystation in small intestine.
- Trophozoites are produced and multiplied causing intestinal lesions.

● Typhoid -
# Mode of transmission -
- feco-oral route
- contaminated drinking water
- poor sanitation

# Pathogenicity -
- Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi A & B.
- Bacteria enters the system by contaminated drinking water or feco oral route.
- Bacteria spreads through whole body by blood circulation.
- Typhoid bacilli are shed in feces.

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