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What is the name of the filarial worm that is pathogenic to humans?
What is the name of the filarial worm that is pathogenic to humans?
- Wuchereria (correct)
- Taenia solium
- Ascaris
- Necator americanus
How is ascariasis transmitted to a healthy person?
How is ascariasis transmitted to a healthy person?
- Through direct contact with an infected person
- Through contaminated air
- Through contaminated blood transfusion
- Through contaminated water, vegetables, fruits, etc. (correct)
What are the symptoms of ascariasis?
What are the symptoms of ascariasis?
- Skin rash and itching
- Cough and cold
- Headache and dizziness
- Internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anemia and blockage of the intestinal passage (correct)
