Dracunculosis infection occurs through?
Correct Answer: Ingestion of water containing cyclops
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ingestion of water containing Cyclops Dracunculus medinensis . Also known as Guinea worm, serpent worm or dragon worm, medina worm. . Habitat --> Subcutaneous tissues especially of legs, arms and back. . Definitive host --> Man . Intermediate host --4 Cyclops . Mode of infection --> Drinking of water containing cyclops . Infective form rd stage larva in cyclops.
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