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Amoebiasis is prevented by

1. eating balanced food
2. eating plenty of fruits
3. drinking boiled water
4. using mosquito nets

Correct answer: drinking boiled water

Solution

Amoebiasis is commonly spread by ingesting cysts of Entamoeba histolytica in contaminated food or water. Boiling water helps destroy these infectious forms, reducing the risk of transmission.

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