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Which organs are most commonly affected by Wuchereria filarial worms?
Which organs are most commonly affected by Wuchereria filarial worms?
- Stomach and intestines
- Lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs (correct)
- Kidneys and liver
- Heart and lungs
What is the common name for the disease caused by Wuchereria filarial worms?
What is the common name for the disease caused by Wuchereria filarial worms?
- Cholera
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Elephantiasis (correct)
How are Wuchereria filarial worms transmitted to a healthy person?
How are Wuchereria filarial worms transmitted to a healthy person?
- Through contaminated food and water
- Through inhalation of airborne particles
- Through direct contact with an infected person
- Through the bite of female mosquito vectors (correct)
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Wuchereria Filarial Worms
- The lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymphoid organs, are the organs most commonly affected by Wuchereria filarial worms.
Disease Caused by Wuchereria Filarial Worms
- The common name for the disease caused by Wuchereria filarial worms is Elephantiasis or Filariasis.
Transmission of Wuchereria Filarial Worms
- Wuchereria filarial worms are transmitted to a healthy person through the bite of an infected mosquito, typically the Culex mosquito, which acts as a vector for the parasite.
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