Question

which mosquito causes elephantiasis .​

Answer 1

Answer:

culex mosquito causes elaphantiasis

Answer 2

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Elephantiasis, a mosquito borne disease is commonly caused by the CULEX MOSQUITO.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:-

Symptoms of elephantiasis-

• swelling in legs, arms genitals etc.
• dry skin
• ulcerated skin
• fever

Common risk areas for elephantiasis-

• Africa
• Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Phillipines etc)
• South America
• India

Treatment-

• Antiparasitic drugs, such as mectizan and albendazole.
• using good hygiene to clean affected area.
• elevating the affected area
• surgery in extreme cases.