Question

Which of the following helminth enters the body of a man through the skin of his feet if he walks barefoot in the contaminated soil?

(a) Ascaris

(b) Ancylostoma

(c) Schistosoma

(d) Wuchereria

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This interesting question is from Helminthic Diseases in Humans-1 topic in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Ancylostoma

Easy explanation: Ancylostoma is a roundworm which enters the body of a man through the skin of his foot if the person walks in soil barefoot. The roundworm causes Ancylostomiasis which is the infection of the small intestine.