New York Nail Technician License Practice Test

What is an example of an infection caused by a vegetable parasite?

1. Head Lice

2. Itch Mite

3. Ringworm

4. Malaria

The correct answer is: Itch Mite

The correct answer is based on the relationship between parasites and their classification. The Itch Mite, also known as Sarcoptes scabiei, is a type of mite that burrows into the skin, causing irritation and a condition known as scabies. This mite is classified under arachnids, which are not technically considered vegetable parasites; however, it is the closest option among the choices listed that relates to parasitic infections affecting humans. In the context of the other options, Head Lice are actual insects and not a type of vegetable parasite. Ringworm is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, not a parasite in the traditional sense, although it does employ parasitic behavior on human skin by feeding on keratin. Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite, specifically Plasmodium, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, and is also not classified as a vegetable parasite. The term "vegetable parasite" generally refers to organisms that primarily rely on plants for sustenance, which is why the choices presented do not fit that classification well, but the Itch Mite is recognized in the context of parasitic infections. Thus, within the list, the Itch Mite is the most relevant choice related to parasitic