Most Cases of Hookworm Infection Are Acquired by Ingestion of Adult

question 16

True/False

Most cases of hookworm infection are acquired by ingestion of adult forms in contaminated food or water.

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Definitions:

Allergic Reactions

Immune system responses to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, like pollen or pet dander.

Anis/o

A prefix meaning unequal or dissimilar.

Eosin/o

A prefix relating to eosinophils, a type of disease-fighting white blood cell, often associated with allergic reactions and infections.

Erythr/o

A prefix used in medical terms to denote a relation to red or red blood cells.