What kind of animal causes the parasitic Dracunculiasis disease that is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa?
- An insect that injects a plasmodium through its bite
- A mite that is carried by poultry
- A lizard that carries dangerous unicellular parasites
- A worm whose eggs are ingested when drinking contaminated water
Answer
The correct answer is D) A worm whose eggs are ingested when drinking contaminated water.
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