Which of the Following Is NOT True of Guinea Worm

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of Guinea worm disease?

• A)The infection starts when a person ingests contaminated water containing copepods infected with Guinea worm larvae.
• B)The larvae mature into adult male and female worms in the heart tissue.
• C)The males die,but the females continue to grow in the victim's tissue.
• D)The disease is not fatal but can be debilitating
• E)There are no medications or vaccines for the disease.

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