How does a patient typically become infected with hookworms?
A) Cysts are spread onto fomites when an infected host does not properly wash their hands and then the patient touches that object and doesn't wash their hands before eating.
B) Cysts are spread via respiratory droplets when an infected host coughs or sneezes.
C) Eggs are ingested when the patient eats infected seafood.
D) The worm penetrates the skin when the patient walks outside barefoot.
E) Cysts are ingested when the patient eats undercooked meat.
Answer: D
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