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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.
Fill in the blank:
Filariasis is caused by ______.
Answer the following:
Two diseases caused by parasitic worms.
Elephantiasis is caused by ____________.
How does the transmission of the following diseases take place?
Ascariasis
Name the causative pathogen of Ascariasis.
Name the vector of pathogen responsible for filariasis.
Prominent ribs, thin limbs, dry and wrinkled skin as well as emaciation are the symptoms of ____________.
Wuchereria bancrofti causes ______
Name the causative agent of filariasis.
