5 Questions
Which disease is also known as elephantiasis?
Wuchereria bancrofti
Which species of nematode causes onchocerciasis?
Onchocerca volvulus
How does onchocerciasis spread?
Through the bites of blackflies
Where do the females of Wuchereria bancrofti entomb themselves?
Muscles
What can happen if Onchocerca volvulus larvae migrate to the eye?
Retina and optic nerve damage
Test your knowledge of tropical diseases and their causes, including elephantiasis and onchocerciasis. Learn about the nematodes responsible for these conditions and the insects that transmit them.
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