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Infection of Ascaris usually occurs by
  1. Tsetse fly
  2. Mosquito bite
  3. Eating meat
  4. Drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris

A
Eating meat
B
Tsetse fly
C
Mosquito bite
D
Drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris
Solution
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The infection of Ascaris is caused by embryonated or infective eggs (with 2nd stage larva) transfered through contaminated food, drinks and raw vegetables taken by the host.

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