Which of the following is the causative agent of taeniasis?

Pork worm

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Flat worm

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Round worm

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Sand worm

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Solution

The correct option is A Pork worm
Taenia solium also known as tapeworm is a pathogen that causes taeniasis. It enters the human body due to consumption of uncooked pork hence also known as pork worm. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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