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Question
Elephantiasis is caused by
Options
Wuchereria
Pinworm
Planarians
Liver flukes
Solution
Wuchereria
Explanation -
Wftchereria (filarial worm) is a parasitic worm belonging to Phylum Aschelminthes (Nematoda) and the causal organism of disease elephantiasis (or filariasis). The disease is spread by female Culex mosquitoes from affected individuals to healthy individuals. The disease is characterised by swelling of the legs and/or scrotum.
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