Biology
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Medium
Question
In man which organisms cause abscesses on the skin of arms or legs?
A
Ascaris
B
Bacteria
C
Ring worm
D
Guinea worm
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A
Ascaris
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B
Bacteria
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C
Ring worm
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D
Guinea worm
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Explanation
The Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) is a parasitic organism that can cause painful abscesses on the skin of the arms or legs as the adult female worm emerges through the skin to release her larvae.