Infection of Ascaris usually occurs by :
- Tsetse fly
- mosquito bite
- drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris
- eating imperfectly cooked pork
Answer
(3) drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris
Solution
As per NCERT, the eggs of the parasite Ascaris are excreted along with the faeces of infected persons and contaminate soil, water, plants, etc.
⇒ A healthy person acquires the infection through contaminated water, vegetables, fruits, etc.
∴ Infection occurs by drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris.
Answer: (3)