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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.
Name the vector of Filariasis.
Explain the mode of infection and cause of elephantiasis.
Name the causative pathogen of Ascariasis.
Clinical examination of the patient's blood helps in the detection of ______ stage of Wuchereria bancrofti.
Name the causative agent of filariasis.
State any two symptoms of causative agent of filariasis.
State any two preventive measures of causative agent of filariasis.
