Compare and contrast mode of transmission of pinworm infection versus Ascariasis
What will be an ideal response?
Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides and transmitted via ingestion of contaminated food or water and by fecal-oral trasmission.
Enterobiasis or pinworm infestation is caused by Enterobius vermicularis via ingestion of contaminated food or water and by fecal-oral transmission, and from direct contact and sharing of contaminated beddings or bedclothes.
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