Question

Amoebiasis and ascariasis are transmitted primarily through which route?

Options

• Faecal-oral route through unclean hands and poor sanitation

• Droplet infection during sneezing

• Vector-borne transmission by insects

• Direct sexual contact

Answer 1

Amoebiasis and ascariasis are transmitted via the faecal-oral route, which involves poor hygiene, unclean hands, and inadequate sanitation. Pathogens from faeces contaminate food or water and are ingested, leading to infection of the digestive tract.