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Echinococcus granulosus is responsible for the lowest prevalence of echinococcosis in East Africa.
Echinococcus granulosus is responsible for the lowest prevalence of echinococcosis in East Africa.
False
The adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus lives in the small intestine of the intermediate host.
The adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus lives in the small intestine of the intermediate host.
False
Onospheres hatch in the lungs and migrate to the small intestine to develop into embryos.
Onospheres hatch in the lungs and migrate to the small intestine to develop into embryos.
False
Humans are the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus.
Humans are the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus.
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The hydatid cysts contain mature scolices, which are infective for humans.
The hydatid cysts contain mature scolices, which are infective for humans.
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The scolex, neck, and strobilla are structures found in the adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus.
The scolex, neck, and strobilla are structures found in the adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus.
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Echinococcus granulosus has only one species.
Echinococcus granulosus has only one species.
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The larval tapeworms cause echinococcosis.
The larval tapeworms cause echinococcosis.
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Infection with Echinococcus granulosus occurs through skin contact with contaminated soil.
Infection with Echinococcus granulosus occurs through skin contact with contaminated soil.
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The protoscolices are mature forms of the head of the parasite.
The protoscolices are mature forms of the head of the parasite.
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