Question

Elephantiasis is caused by

Options

• Wuchereria

• Pinworm

• Planarians

• Liver flukes

Answer 1

Wuchereria

Explanation -

Wftchereria (filarial worm) is a parasitic worm belonging to Phylum Aschelminthes (Nematoda) and the causal organism of disease elephantiasis (or filariasis). The disease is spread by female Culex mosquitoes from affected individuals to healthy individuals. The disease is characterised by swelling of the legs and/or scrotum.