A 5 year-old child was playing in their backyard. Suddenly, the child felt itchiness in his skin and began to scratch his body. Based on laboratory results, it was confirmed that the child was infected with hookworm. Answer the following questions: What possible mode of transmission the parasite has been acquired? Explain why. List all possible effects of parasite on the host. Explain each.

A 5 year-old child was playing in their backyard. Suddenly, the child felt itchiness in his skin and began to scratch his body. Based on laboratory results, it was confirmed that the child was infected with hookworm. Answer the following questions: What possible mode of transmission the parasite has been acquired? Explain why. List all possible effects of parasite on the host. Explain each.

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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