Wuchereria (W. bancrofti and W. malayi) are the filarial worms that cause filariasis in humans. Diagnostic Symptoms (i) Collection of fluid causes swelling in arms, breasts, legs and genital region. (ii) Inflammation in lower limbs, resulting in deformities. It is transmitted to a healthy person through the bite of the female mosquito vector, Culex.
Name the parasite that causes filariasis in humans. Mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to others?
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Akash sharma
Diagnostic Symptoms
(i) Collection of fluid causes swelling in arms, breasts, legs and genital region.
(ii) Inflammation in lower limbs, resulting in deformities.
It is transmitted to a healthy person through the bite of the female mosquito vector, Culex.