Question

Which of the following is also known as hookworm?
a) Ancylostoma
b) Enterbius
c) Rhabditis
d) Ascaris

Answer 1

Hookworms are the parasite which is present inside humans’ bodies. They usually feed on the blood and are present in the intestine. They cause the disease helminthiasis. The disease occurs due to unhygienic conditions and poor living conditions in the nearby surroundings.

Complete step by step answer:
Hookworms are also known as the Ancylostoma. They are the parasites that feed on the blood of the humans they are present in. they infect the lungs, skin and intestine of the infected person. They are transmitted by the dirt which is contaminated due to the presence of its larvae on the faeces of an infected person. The common symptoms which can be seen in the infected person starts with the itching on the skin due to the entry of larvae inside the body. As the larvae grow the symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, blood in the stool, and loss of appetite. When an infected human releases the stool then eggs of hookworms are also released with them. These eggs hatch and then form the larvae which then wait to infect the other healthy human being. The larvae enter the human being through their skin and reach the lungs. They are then coughed and swallowed from where they reach the intestine for further development. Hookworms are usually transmitted in the areas where poor hygiene is maintained and open defecation is practised. People in such areas are more prone to the disease.

So, the answer is ‘Ancylostoma’.
Note:
To prevent the spread of disease, a hygienic environment should be created and maintained. Open defecation should be stopped and proper washrooms with proper drainage systems should be built. Handwashing before and after using washrooms and eating food should be practiced.