Question

Size of Enterobius(Oxyuris) vermicularis is

• A. $2-3$mm in male and $5-8$mm in female
• B. $3-5$mm in male and $8-13$mm in female
• C. $5-8$mm in male and $12-17$mm in female
• D. $8-10$mm in male and $15-20$mm in female

Answer 1

The correct option is B $3-5$mm in male and $8-13$mm in female

Enterobius vermicularis adult worms: Adult males of Enterobius vermicularis measure up to 2.5 mm long by 0.1-0.2 mm wide; adult females measure 8-13 mm long by 0.3-0.5 mm wide.

So, the correct answer is '3−5mm in male and 8−13mm in female'.