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Common Diseases in Human Beings - Helminthic Diseases

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Estimated time: 2 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Helminthic Diseases

  • Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris and spreads through faeces-contaminated soil, water, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Symptoms of Ascariasis - internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anaemia, and intestinal blockage.
  • Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and W. malayi, transmitted by female Culex mosquito bite.
  • Filarial worms live in the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs, causing chronic inflammation for many years.
  • Filariasis leads to deformity of limbs and genital organs due to long-term swelling.
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