Which of the following is responsible for nearly 100,000 human deaths worldwide every year?
A) Entamoeba histolytica
B) Amoeba proteus
C) plasmodial slime molds
D) Dictyostelium discoideum

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Entamoeba histolytica is a parasitic protist that causes amoebiasis, a disease that results in severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and can lead to death if left untreated. It is estimated to cause nearly 100,000 deaths worldwide every year. Amoeba proteus, plasmodial slime molds, and Dictyostelium discoideum do not cause human deaths.

Which of the Following Is Responsible for Nearly 100,000 Human