Question

Name of parasite the causes filariasis in humans. Mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to others?

Answer 1

Wuchereria (W. bancrofti and W. malayi), are the filarial worms that cause filariasis in humans.

Diagnostic symptoms:

• The disease majorly affects the lymph system, collection of fluid causes swelling in arms breasts, legs and genital regions in men. This swelling is known as lymphedema.

• Inflammation in lower limbs.

Transmission: The pathogens are transmitted to a healthy person through the bite by the female mosquito vectors.