Quiz on Egg-Laying Parasites and Their Impact

Which insect is known for laying eggs on mosquitoes, leading to larvae entering human skin?

• Tapeworm

• Human botfly

• Sand flea

• Loa loa worm

What is the common name for Tunga penetrans, a parasite that burrows into human feet?

• Face mite

• Tapeworm

• Sand flea

• Human botfly

Which parasite can grow to be longer than a bowling lane and cause blockages in the digestive system?

• Loa loa worm

• Human botfly

• Sand flea

• Tapeworm

What is a unique feature of the Loa loa worm that can be observed in infected individuals?

• It leads to severe weight loss

• It causes intense headaches

• It can be seen moving under the skin or across the eyeball

• It causes severe itching

How might green bottle flies be beneficial in medical treatments?

• They produce antibiotics

• Their maggots clean wounds and reduce inflammation

• They boost the immune system

• They prevent infections