<|im_start|>system
You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Question: Habitat of hookworm is -
Options:
A. Jejunum
B. ileum
C. Colon
D. Duodenum
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The correct option is A: Jejunum. Explanation: The adult worms live in the small intestine of infected persons mostly in the jejunum,less often in the duodenum, and infrequently in the ileum Ref : panikers textbook of Medical parasitology 8th edition page 187<|im_end|>
