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प्रश्न
Write a brief account on the following disease:
Filaria
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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.
Name the following:
The popular name of the disease filariasis.
Answer the following:
Two diseases caused by parasitic worms.
Elephantiasis is caused by ____________.
Name the vector of Filariasis.
Name the causative pathogen of Ascariasis.
Give any four the symptoms of Ascariasis.
Prominent ribs, thin limbs, dry and wrinkled skin as well as emaciation are the symptoms of ____________.
Clinical examination of the patient's blood helps in the detection of ______ stage of Wuchereria bancrofti.
State any two preventive measures of causative agent of filariasis.
