Question

Choose the correct alternative.

The disease, elephantiasis is caused by a parasite called _________.

• A. Taenia solium
• B. Ascariasis lumbricoides
• C. Wuchereria bancrofti
• D. Salmonella typhi

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Wuchereria bancrofti

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Filariasis also called elephantiasis, is a communicable disease transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito.
2. The pathogen responsible for the disease is Wuchereria bancrofti.
3. The disease is characterized by lymphoedema (swelling of legs) as there is an obstruction in the flow of lymph.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Taenia solium causes taeniasis.

Option B: Ascaris lumbricoides causes ascariasis.

Option D: Salmonella typhi causes typhoid.

Final answer: Hence, the disease, elephantiasis is caused by a parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti.