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Trichinosis is an infection caused by ingestion of a:

  • A. nematode
  • B. virus
  • C. bacteria
  • D. fungus
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: nematode. Trichinosis is caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis, a type of nematode. Nematodes are multicellular parasites commonly found in raw or undercooked meat. Viruses, bacteria, and fungi do not cause trichinosis. Viruses are not parasitic worms, bacteria are single-celled organisms, and fungi are eukaryotic organisms distinct from nematodes. Therefore, the ingestion of nematodes, not viruses, bacteria, or fungi, leads to trichinosis.