Chapter 28, Problem 7STP

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The parasitic roundworms cause a variety of diseases in plants and animals including humans. Many of these diseases in human are the result of carelessness, lack of personal hygiene, or poor sanitation. Of the 20000 known roundworm species, approximately half are the parasites.

Answer to Problem 7STP

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (A) Cook pork thoroughly before eating it.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (A) Cook pork thoroughly before eating it. Trichinosis is a disease which can be contracted by eating raw or uncooked pork and pork products or wild game infected with the larvae of Trichinella. Trichinosis can be prevented by cooking meat properly. So, the correct answer is option (A).

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (B) Treat infected pigs for trichinosis worm. Treat infected pigs for trichinosis worm cannot prevent the disease in humans. Trichinosis can be prevented by cooking meat properly. So, this is an incorrect option.

Option (C) Vaccinate the population against trichinosis. Vaccinate the population against trichinosis cannot prevent the disease in human. Trichinosis can be transmitted by eating uncooked or raw pork and pork products or wild game infected with the larvae of Trichinella. Trichinosis can be prevented by cooking meat properly. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (D) Wash pork properly before cooking it. We have to wash meat properly before cooking it. But only washing cannot kill the parasites. To kill the parasites present in the meat we have to cook it properly. So, this is an incorrect answer.