Enterobiasis is an infection caused by

Hook worm

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Round worm

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Pin worm

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Filaria worm

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The correct option is B Pin worm
Enterobiasis is caused by an infestation of Enterobius vermicularis, commonly called as the human pinworm. Infection usually occurs through the ingestion of pinworm eggs and affects caecum and colon appendix. It causes anal itching, appendicitis and nervous trouble etc.

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