Which disease is caused by nematode?

Malaria

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Ascariasis

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Leprosy

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Amoebiasis

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Solution

The correct option is A Ascariasis
Ascaris is a nematode, also called as roundworm that causes ascariasis, an infection in the small intestine.
A. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, a protist.
B. Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris, a nematode.
C. Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae
D. Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica
Hence, the correct answer is 'Ascariasis'

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