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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 ______.
Which of the following is NOT caused by unsterilized needles?
How does the transmission of the following diseases take place?
Ascariasis
Name the vector of pathogen responsible for filariasis.
Give any four the symptoms of Ascariasis.
Which of the following diseases is transmitted through insect vectors?
Wuchereria bancrofti causes ______
Name the causative agent of filariasis.
State any two symptoms of causative agent of filariasis.
The interval between infection and appearance of disease symptoms is called______.
