A Filarial Worm Which Infects Dogs,particularly Common in the United

Question

A filarial worm which infects dogs,particularly common in the United States,is
A)pinworms.
B)mange.
C)ringworm.
D)heartworm.
E)tapeworms.

Accepted Answer

The filarial worm which infects dogs and is particularly common in the United States is heartworm. Pinworms and tapeworms are different types of intestinal worms that can infect dogs, but they are not filarial worms. Mange is a skin disease caused by mites, and ringworm is a fungal infection, neither of which is caused by a filarial worm.