Question

The mosquito-borne disease in humans causing chronic inflammation of the lymphatic vessels is:

• A. Elephantiasis
• B. Ascariasis
• C. Ringworm
• D. Amoebiasis

Hint:

Elephantiasis = Filarial worms + Lymph blockage + Mosquito vector.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Elephantiasis is a parasitic infection caused by filarial worms, mainly Wuchereria bancrofti}.
Step 2: It is transmitted through the bite of infected female mosquitoes.
Step 3: The larvae block lymphatic vessels causing swelling and thickening of body parts, especially legs.
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