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प्रश्न
Write a brief account on the following disease:
Filaria
उत्तर
Filaria: It is caused by filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti. This disease is transmitted by mosquito. Symptoms include - irritation, blockage of lymphatic ducts and fever. This disease can be treated with an arsenic medicine for adult worms.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F).
Filariasis is transmitted by the housefly.
Answer the following:
Two diseases caused by parasitic worms.
The question has four options. Choose the correct answer:
Elephantiasis is caused by
Elephantiasis is caused by ____________.
Name the vector of Filariasis.
Explain the mode of infection and cause of elephantiasis.
How does the transmission of the following diseases take place?
Ascariasis
Name the vector of pathogen responsible for filariasis.
Wuchereria bancrofti causes ______
State any two preventive measures of causative agent of filariasis.
