A child has been diagnosed with ascariasis (roundworm). Which statement made by her mother that may suggest a cause for her condition?
a. "I've been airing out the house on these nice breezy days."
b. "My child often goes out to the garden and pulls up a carrot to eat."
c. "She runs barefoot so much I have to wash her feet at least twice a day."
d. "We just remodeled our bathroom at home."
ANS: B
The child can ingest roundworm eggs from contaminated soil.
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