In which of the following, is Taenia solium most common?

Hindu population

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Mohammedans

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Hindu population
Taenia solium of the 'pork tapeworm' is the tapeworm of man. It is worldwide in distribution and infection is common amongst those eating raw or insufficiently cooked measly pork. It is uncommon in Jews and Mohammedans who are not generally pork eaters.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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