Which of the Following Statements Comparing Enterobius Vermicularis and Diphyllobothrium

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing Enterobius vermicularis and Diphyllobothrium latum is incorrect?

• A) Symptoms of both infections are mild.
• B)E. vermicularis is best treated with mebendazole, whereas D. latum is susceptible to praziquantel.
• C) D. latum has fish as an intermediate host, whereas E. vermicularis has no intermediate host.
• D) Both helminths affect primarily children.

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