Question

select the correct answer. how are hookworms transmitted? a. by ticks and fleas b. by contaminated water c. by air dispersal d. by skin contact e. by mosquitoes

Explanation:

Hookworms are transmitted when their larvae (present in contaminated soil) penetrate human skin, typically through bare feet. This matches option D. Other options are incorrect: ticks/fleas (A) transmit parasites like Lyme disease, contaminated water (B) is for pathogens like cholera, air dispersal (C) for airborne diseases, and mosquitoes (E) for malaria/dengue.

Answer:

D. by skin contact