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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
Fill in the blank:
Filariasis is caused by ______.
Answer the following:
Two diseases caused by parasitic worms.
Which of the following is NOT caused by unsterilized needles?
Elephantiasis is caused by ____________.
Name the vector of Filariasis.
Explain the mode of infection and cause of elephantiasis.
How does the transmission of the following diseases take place?
Ascariasis
Name the causative pathogen of Ascariasis.
Wuchereria bancrofti causes ______
The interval between infection and appearance of disease symptoms is called______.
