Question

Which body parts are most commonly affected by the habitat of adult filarial worms?

Options

• Lower limbs and genital organs

• Head and neck

• Upper limbs and face

• Thorax and abdomen

Answer 1

Adult worms commonly affect the lymphatics of the lower limbs and genital organs. This tropism explains why elephantiasis predominantly manifests as swelling of the legs, scrotum, or breasts in affected individuals.