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Analyzing Roundworm Infection
Chapter 22: Worms and Mollusks
Some human diseases are caused by roundworms. Scientists often study how humans become infected in order to prevent and/or treat the disease. Look at the table and analyze the information about roundworms and disease.
Roundworm Human Organs Affected Source Ascaris small intestine contaminated food or water Filariae lymph vessels infected mosquitoes Hookworm small intestine contaminated soil Pinworm large intestine contaminated feces Trichinella intestines, muscles raw or undercooked contaminated meat
Analyze the Table
- How can you become infected with parasitic roundworms?
- What can you do to decrease the incidence of becoming infected with roundworms?
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