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What is the main mode of transmission of hookworm infection?
What is the main mode of transmission of hookworm infection?
Which species of hookworm can also be transmitted through the ingestion of larvae?
Which species of hookworm can also be transmitted through the ingestion of larvae?
What are the most serious effects of hookworm infection?
What are the most serious effects of hookworm infection?
In what conditions do hookworm larvae hatch and become free-living in contaminated soil?
In what conditions do hookworm larvae hatch and become free-living in contaminated soil?
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Where were the hookworm species Necator americanus widespread until the early 20th century?
Where were the hookworm species Necator americanus widespread until the early 20th century?
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When do hookworm eggs become larvae under favorable conditions?
When do hookworm eggs become larvae under favorable conditions?
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How is whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) mainly transmitted among humans?
How is whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) mainly transmitted among humans?
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Which of the following is a common method for the spread of whipworm?
Which of the following is a common method for the spread of whipworm?
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What is a key characteristic of areas where whipworm infections are more prevalent?
What is a key characteristic of areas where whipworm infections are more prevalent?
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In 2002, approximately how many people were estimated to be infected with whipworm worldwide?
In 2002, approximately how many people were estimated to be infected with whipworm worldwide?
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What is the geographic distribution where trichuriasis (whipworm infection) occurs more frequently?
What is the geographic distribution where trichuriasis (whipworm infection) occurs more frequently?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes hookworm transmission?
Which of the following statements accurately describes hookworm transmission?
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What is the primary route of transmission for hookworm infections?
What is the primary route of transmission for hookworm infections?
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How do hookworm eggs typically enter the environment?
How do hookworm eggs typically enter the environment?
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What is a key factor that has greatly reduced hookworm infections in the United States?
What is a key factor that has greatly reduced hookworm infections in the United States?
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Where do hookworms primarily reside in the human body?
Where do hookworms primarily reside in the human body?
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What is a common method through which hookworm eggs are spread in the environment?
What is a common method through which hookworm eggs are spread in the environment?
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Which of the following best describes the life cycle of hookworms in humans?
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of hookworms in humans?
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