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प्रश्न
Write the scientific name of the filarial worm that causes filariasis.
Write the scientific name of the causative agent of the following diseases.
Filariasis
Give the scientific name of the following:
Filarial worm
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उत्तर
The scientific name of the filarial worm is Wuchereria bancrofti.
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| Mumps | |||
| Chicken pox | |||
| Dengue fever |
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| B. Haemozoin | II. Typhoid |
| C. Widal test | III. Rhinoviruses |
| D. Allergy | IV. Dust mites |
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