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1. Parasitic infection associated with anemia is :

  • A. Onchocerca volvulus
  • B. Onchocerca volvulus
  • C. Onchocerca volvulus
  • D. Onchocerca volvulus

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The main parasites causing blood loss in man and leading to direct iron - deficiency anemia are the common worm infections. These include hookworm infection (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale); whipworm infection (Trichuris trichiura); and schistosomiasis (Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S.

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