Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Elephantiasis, a chronic inflammation that results in gross deformities is caused by
A
Ascaris
B
E.coli
C
Wuchereria
D
Trichophyton
Answer
Wuchereria
Explanation
Solution
Elephantiasis or filariasis is caused by a number of worms. However, in India only two types of worms are responsible for this disease, Wuchereria bancrofti and W. malayi.This disease is transmitted by female Cu/exmosquitoes. Elephantiasis affects lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs.