NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What are the symptoms of ascariasis?
Options
- AInternal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anemia, and blockage of the intestinal passage
- BConstipation, abdominal pain and cramps, stools with excess mucous and blood clots
- CNasal congestion and discharge
- DFever, chills, cough, and headache
Correct answer
A. Internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anemia, and blockage of the intestinal passage
Step-by-step solution
Ascaris is the parasite responsible for causing ascariasis. Symptoms of ascariasis include internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anemia, and blockage of the intestinal passage. A healthy person acquires the infection with ascariasis through contaminated water, vegetables, fruits, etc. Symptoms of ascariasis include internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anemia, and blockage of the intestinal passage. A healthy person acquires the infection with ascariasis through contaminated water, vegetables, fruits, etc.