How Does a Patient Typically Become Infected with Hookworms

question 44

Multiple Choice

How does a patient typically become infected with hookworms?

• A) Eggs are ingested when the patient eats infected seafood.
• B) Cysts are ingested when the patient eats undercooked meat.
• C) Cysts are spread onto fomites when an infected host does not properly wash their hands and then the patient touches that object and doesn't wash their hands before eating.
• D) Cysts are spread via respiratory droplets when an infected host coughs or sneezes.
• E) The worm penetrates the skin when the patient walks outside barefoot.

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