Question

Hookworm larvae enter human body through

• A. Contaminated water
• B. Contaminated air
• C. Infested soil
• D. Contaminated blood

Answer 1

The correct option is C Infested soil

The eggs of Hookworm are present in the soil. The eggs hatch and release the larvae. The larvae of Hookworm is called as filariform. The larvae live in the warm moist soil which is contaminated with feces of an infected human. The larvae enter the human body from the infested soil and can penetrate through the skin.

So, the correct answer is option C.