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Question
Name of parasite the causes filariasis in humans. Mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to others?
Solution
Wuchereria (W. bancrofti and W. malayi), are the filarial worms that cause filariasis in humans.
Diagnostic symptoms:
• The disease majorly affects the lymph system, collection of fluid causes swelling in arms breasts, legs and genital regions in men. This swelling is known as lymphedema.
• Inflammation in lower limbs.
Transmission: The pathogens are transmitted to a healthy person through the bite by the female mosquito vectors.
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