Which of the Following Is Not True of Schistosomiasis

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of schistosomiasis?

• A) Larvae called cercariae can penetrate intact skin through hair follicles.
• B) Freshwater snails are the intermediate host.
• C) Schistosomiasis is caused by blood ?ukes.
• D) Schistosomiasis covers its outer surface with blood proteins to escape detection by the immune system.
• E) Schisotosomiasis cases are beginning to appear in the southern U.S., as climate change brings warming waters to the region.

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