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Which of the following disease cause chronic inflammation in the
Lymphatic vessels of the lower limb that results into its massive swelling?
(a) Ascariasis (b) Filariasis (c) ameobiasis (d) trypanosomiasis

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Filariasis is caused by the parasitic thread like worms Wuchereria bancrofti) and is transmitted by the mosquitoes to other persons.

Diagnostic symptoms:

  • Edema (swelling of limbs and sometimes genitals).
  • Enlargement of lymph nodes. The flow of lymph is blocked throughout the body. Skin and underlying tissues get thickened due to the accumulation of lymph.       

Hence, option B is correct.
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Dear student,

Elephantiasis or Filariasis is caused by?Wuchereria bancrofti.?This is the worm that causes severe swelling or inflammation of the lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs. This is due to the blockage of the lymph vessels by the worm. This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Dear student,

Elephantiasis or Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.This is the worm that causes severe swelling or inflammation of the lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs. This is due to the blockage of the lymph vessels by the worm. This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.

So, the correct option is (a).

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Dear student,

Elephantiasis or Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.This is the worm that causes severe swelling or inflammation of the lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs. This is due to the blockage of the lymph vessels by the worm. This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.

So, the correct option is (b)

Regards
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Elephantiasis or Filariasis is caused by?Wuchereria bancrofti.?This is the worm that causes severe swelling or inflammation of the lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs. This is due to the blockage of the lymph vessels by the worm. This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.
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