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What is the typical length of a microfilaria?
What is the typical length of a microfilaria?
- 250-300 µm (correct)
- 350-400 µm
- 50-70 µm
- 100-150 µm
What is the primary mode of transmission of lymphatic filariasis?
What is the primary mode of transmission of lymphatic filariasis?
- Direct contact with infected individuals
- Airborne transmission
- Infected mosquito bites (correct)
- Contaminated food and water
In which part of the body do microfilariae circulate?
In which part of the body do microfilariae circulate?
- Nervous system
- Muscular system
- Lymphatic system
- Bloodstream (correct)
What is the periodicity of microfilariae in peripheral circulation?
What is the periodicity of microfilariae in peripheral circulation?
Which species of mosquito is the primary vector of lymphatic filariasis in India?
Which species of mosquito is the primary vector of lymphatic filariasis in India?
What is the definitive host of lymphatic filariasis?
What is the definitive host of lymphatic filariasis?
What is a common manifestation of filariasis?
What is a common manifestation of filariasis?
What is the characteristic of the fever in acute adenolymphangitis?
What is the characteristic of the fever in acute adenolymphangitis?
What is the result of rupture of lymph varices?
What is the result of rupture of lymph varices?
What is the typical progression of lymphedema?
What is the typical progression of lymphedema?
What is the largest reported size of a hydrocele?
What is the largest reported size of a hydrocele?
What is the delayed sequel to repeated lymphangitis, obstruction, and lymphedema?
What is the delayed sequel to repeated lymphangitis, obstruction, and lymphedema?
What is the shape of the tail of the female Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?
What is the shape of the tail of the female Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?
In which region is Brugia malayi primarily distributed?
In which region is Brugia malayi primarily distributed?
Where do the adult worms of Lymphatic filariasis reside?
Where do the adult worms of Lymphatic filariasis reside?
How do the female worms of Wuchereria Bancrofti produce microfilariae?
How do the female worms of Wuchereria Bancrofti produce microfilariae?
What is the characteristic of the microfilariae of Wuchereria Bancrofti in terms of their presence in the blood?
What is the characteristic of the microfilariae of Wuchereria Bancrofti in terms of their presence in the blood?
What is the approximate lifespan of the adult Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?
What is the approximate lifespan of the adult Wuchereria Bancrofti worm?
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