In the context of human diseases, 'Elephantiasis' is caused by the filarial worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which is transmitted by the bite of the female: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of human diseases, 'Elephantiasis' is caused by the filarial worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which is transmitted by the bite of the female:
A. Culex mosquito
B. Anopheles mosquito
C. Tsetse fly
D. Aedes mosquito
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by nematode worms, primarily Wuchereria bancrofti. The infective larvae (microfilariae) are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Culex mosquito (primarily Culex pipiens fatigans). The adult worms lodge in the lymphatic vessels, causing severe inflammation, blockage, and the characteristic massive swelling (elephantiasis) of the limbs and genitals. Anopheles transmits malaria, Aedes transmits dengue.

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