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An intestinal parasite which causes blockage of the intestinal passage and whose eggs are excreted along with the faeces of infected person is ____

A

Wuchereri bancrofti

B

Ascaris

C

Epidermophyton

D

Microsporum

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for an intestinal parasite that causes blockage in the intestinal passage and whose eggs are excreted with the feces of an infected person. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Vitreobancrafty - Ascaris - Epidermophyton - Microspora 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Vitreobancrafty**: This is not an intestinal parasite; it is associated with lymphatic filariasis, which is incorrect for this question. - **Ascaris**: This is a well-known intestinal parasite (specifically a roundworm) that lives in the small intestine and can cause intestinal blockage. The eggs of Ascaris are excreted in the feces of infected individuals. - **Epidermophyton**: This is a fungal parasite that primarily causes nail infections and is not related to intestinal issues. - **Microspora**: This is also a fungal parasite and does not cause intestinal blockage. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Ascaris**. It is an intestinal parasite that causes blockage and whose eggs are excreted in the feces. 5. **Final Answer**: The intestinal parasite which causes blockage of the intestinal passage and whose eggs are excreted along with the feces of the infected person is **Ascaris**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for an intestinal parasite that causes blockage in the intestinal passage and whose eggs are excreted with the feces of an infected person. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Vitreobancrafty - Ascaris - Epidermophyton ...
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