During a lecture on intestinal parasites, the students learn that what is the most commonly diagnosed intestinal parasite infection in the United States?
A) Amebiasis
B) Giardiasis
C) Leishmaniasis
D) Trichomoniasis
B
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The most commonly diagnosed intestinal parasite in the United States is Giardiasis. It is transmitted through contaminated water or food. Amebiasis is found in the United States but is not the most common. Leishmaniasis is transmitted through sand flies, which are not common in the United States. Trichomoniasis is a flagellated protozoan and most often is seen in the vagina and is spread during sexual intercourse by men who have no signs and symptoms of infection, it is not the most commonly diagnosed.
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