Morphology of Microfilariae

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What is the typical length of a microfilaria?

250-300 µm

What is the primary mode of transmission of lymphatic filariasis?

Infected mosquito bites

In which part of the body do microfilariae circulate?

Bloodstream

What is the periodicity of microfilariae in peripheral circulation?

<p>Nocturnal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species of mosquito is the primary vector of lymphatic filariasis in India?

<p>Culex fatigans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definitive host of lymphatic filariasis?

<p>Human</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of filariasis?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the fever in acute adenolymphangitis?

<p>High and sudden in onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of rupture of lymph varices?

<p>Lymphorrhagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical progression of lymphedema?

<p>Starting around the ankle and spreading to the back of the foot and leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest reported size of a hydrocele?

<p>Over 100 kilograms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the delayed sequel to repeated lymphangitis, obstruction, and lymphedema?

<p>Elephantiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the tail of the female Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?

<p>Straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region is Brugia malayi primarily distributed?

<p>India and Far-East</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the adult worms of Lymphatic filariasis reside?

<p>Lymphatic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the female worms of Wuchereria Bancrofti produce microfilariae?

<p>They release microfilariae directly into lymph</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the microfilariae of Wuchereria Bancrofti in terms of their presence in the blood?

<p>They are present in the blood only at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate lifespan of the adult Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?

<p>10-15 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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