18 Questions
What is the main mode of transmission of hookworm infection?
Walking barefoot on contaminated soil
Which species of hookworm can also be transmitted through the ingestion of larvae?
Ancylostoma duodenale
What are the most serious effects of hookworm infection?
Blood loss leading to anaemia
In what conditions do hookworm larvae hatch and become free-living in contaminated soil?
Humid and warm
Where were the hookworm species Necator americanus widespread until the early 20th century?
South-eastern United States
When do hookworm eggs become larvae under favorable conditions?
1 to 2 days
How is whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) mainly transmitted among humans?
Through fecal-oral transmission
Which of the following is a common method for the spread of whipworm?
Using human feces as fertilizer
What is a key characteristic of areas where whipworm infections are more prevalent?
Places with poor sanitation practices
In 2002, approximately how many people were estimated to be infected with whipworm worldwide?
1 billion
What is the geographic distribution where trichuriasis (whipworm infection) occurs more frequently?
Areas with tropical weather and poor sanitation practices
Which of the following statements accurately describes hookworm transmission?
Spread through skin penetration by larvae in contaminated soil
What is the primary route of transmission for hookworm infections?
Skin penetration by hookworm larvae
How do hookworm eggs typically enter the environment?
Passed in feces of infected individuals
What is a key factor that has greatly reduced hookworm infections in the United States?
Better living conditions
Where do hookworms primarily reside in the human body?
Small intestine
What is a common method through which hookworm eggs are spread in the environment?
Use of infected person's feces as fertilizer
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of hookworms in humans?
Larvae hatch in the lungs and migrate to the intestine
Learn about hookworm infection, how it is acquired, its symptoms, and effects on humans. Explore the lifecycle of hookworms and how they can be transmitted to humans.
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