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2018 · Q45
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Human Health and Diseases question

2018 · Q45

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In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels?
  1. A
    Elephantiasis
  2. B
    Ascariasis
  3. C
    Ringworm disease
  4. D
    Amoebiasis
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Correct answer: A

Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. It is caused by roundworm, Wuchereria bancrofti and it is transmitted by culex mosquito.

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