Write the causative agent of filariasis in human. Mention its mode of transmission and symptoms of the disease.
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Filariasis is an infectious tropical disease caused by any one of several thread-like parasitic round worms. The two species of worms most often associated with this disease are Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. The larval form of the parasite transmits the disease to humans by the bite of a mosquito.
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causative agent of filariasis is Wuchereria brancofti and Wuchereria malayi.
it is transmitted by bite of culex mosquito
it mainly affect the lymphatic vessels of lower limbs and legs seems to look like elephant feet so, it is also known as elephantiasis. it also affect the genital organs adversely
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