Which of the following genus is the bloodfluke of man and other animals?

Schistosoma

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Opisthorchis (Clonorchis)

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Paragonimus

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A Schistosoma
Schistosoma is commonly known as blood flukes. They are parasitic flatworms responsible for infection in humans known as schistosomiasis. Adult flatworms parasitize blood capillaries of either the mesenteries or plexus of the bladder.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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