Which form of Toxocara canis is usually acquired by humans from soil contaminated with dog feces?
Correct answer: D. Embryonated eggs
- A. Encysted muscle larvae
- B. Adult intestinal worms
- C. Free swimming cercariae
- D. Embryonated eggs
Explanation
Humans acquire toxocariasis by ingesting embryonated Toxocara eggs from contaminated soil, food, or hands. Adult worms and muscle larvae belong to other parasitic life cycles, while cercariae are associated with trematodes.
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