Ascariasis, a disease is caused due to which of the following helminths is known to be pathogenic to man?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Common round worms.
Ascariasis is caused by a parasitic helminth called Ascaris lumbricoides, commonly referred to as roundworms. These worms infect the human intestine and are transmitted through contaminated food or water. It is one of the most common helminth infections affecting humans globally, especially in areas with poor sanitation.