Question

Name the parasite that causes filariasis in humans. mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to other?


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Answer 1

WUCHERIA (W.Bancrofti and W.Malaya) is the filarial worm that causes filariasis  in humans.

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Diagnostic symptoms :

*collection of fluid causwes swelling in arms, breasts, legs and genetial region.

*Inflammation in lower limbs, resulting in deformities.

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It is transmitted to a healthy person through the bite of female mosquito vector, culex.