Highest incidence of anemia in the tropics is due to______________?

Correct answer: A. Hook worm

  • A. Hook worm
  • B. Thread worm
  • C. Ascaris
  • D. Guinea worm

Explanation

Hookworms cause chronic blood loss by attaching to the intestinal mucosa, making them a major cause of iron-deficiency anaemia in tropical regions. Threadworm and Ascaris usually do not produce anaemia of this magnitude.

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