Dracunculosis infection occurs through?: (A) Ingestion of water containing cyclops, (B) Ingestion of water containing the parasite, (C) Ingestion of fish, (D) Penetration of skin
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ingestion of water containing Cyclops Dracunculus medinensis . Also known as Guinea worm, serpent worm or dragon worm, medina worm. . Habitat --> Subcutaneous tissues especially of legs, arms and back. . Definitive host --> Man . Intermediate host --4 Cyclops . Mode of infection --> Drinking of water containing cyclops . Infective form rd stage larva in cyclops.