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Question

Which is not a parasite of the human intestine?
  1. Ringworm
  2. Pinworm
  3. Threadworm
  4. Tapeworm

A
Pinworm
B
Threadworm
C
Ringworm
D
Tapeworm
Solution
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1) Ringworm causes contagious fungal infection on the outer layer of skin.

2) Pinworm infection is an infection of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite, pinworm. Pinworms are also called Threadworm due to their thread-like appearance.

4) Tapeworms are flatworms that can live in the intestines and cause infection.

So the correct answer is A ‘Ringworm’.

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