What is the common term for Ancylostoma?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Hookworm
- Ancylostoma duodenale is also known as the human hookworm.
- It's a parasitic infection that's most common in countries with poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
- It's transmitted through contact with contaminated soil.
- Ancylostoma is a genus of nematodes that includes some species of hookworms.