Dracunculosis infection occurs through?
Ingestion of water containing cyclops
Ingestion of water containing the parasite
Ingestion of fish
Penetration of skin
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ingestion of water containing Cyclops Dracunculus medinensis . Also known as Guinea worm, serpent worm or dragon worm, medina worm. . Habitat --> Subcutaneous tissues especially of legs, arms and back. . Definitive host --> Man . Intermediate host --4 Cyclops . Mode of infection --> Drinking of water containing cyclops . Infective form rd stage larva in cyclops.