Chapter 30, Problem 34A

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The ways to avoid a flatworm infection.

Introduction:

The flatworms are worms that have a head and tail. As the name suggests, they are flat and bilaterally symmetrical. They do not have body cavity. They are bilaterally symmetrical with a definite upper and lower surface.

Explanation of Solution

The flat worm are the intestinal parasite and the mode of transmission is orofecal. So, it is important keep a check on diet for avoiding the infection. So, these points should be checked for avoiding the infection.

1. Eat hygienic food and properly cooked meat.
2. Maintaining cleanliness, avoid getting in direct contact with cattle feces.
3. Proper waste and feces disposal of humans and cattle.