What would be the most effective method of reducing the incidence of blood flukes in a human population?
A) reduce the mosquito population
B) reduce the population of the intermediate snail host
C) avoid contact with rodent droppings
D) carefully wash all raw fruits and vegetables

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Blood flukes (Schistosoma species) have a complex life cycle that involves snails as an intermediate host. Reducing the population of these snails can significantly decrease the incidence of schistosomiasis (the disease caused by blood flukes) in humans.

What Would Be the Most Effective Method of Reducing the Incidence