Filaria is caused by the infections of
Question and options
Filaria is caused by the infections of
- Plasmodium vivax
- Wuchereria bancrofti
- Trypanosoma gambiense
- Entamoeba histolytica
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Wuchereria bancrofti
Filariasis (elephantiasis) is caused by the nematode Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. Plasmodium vivax causes malaria, Trypanosoma gambiense sleeping sickness and Entamoeba histolytica amoebic dysentery.
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