'Cutaneous larva migrants' is due to

A n c y c l o s t o m a

b r a z i l i e n s e

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Solution

The correct option is B $A n c y c l o s t o m a$ $b r a z i l i e n s e$
'Cutaneous larva migrants' is a skin disease in humans, caused by the larvae of various nematode parasites of the hookworm family (Ancylostomatidae). The most common species causing this disease is Ancyclostoma braziliense.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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