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Elephantiasis is an example of a disease caused by a worm.


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Elephantiasis refers to a parasitic infection that causes extreme swelling in the arms and legs. The disease is caused by the filarial worm, which is transmitted via the female Culex mosquito when it takes a blood meal. Elephantiasis can last for a very long time and has long-term effects on the body. It is a chronic disease.


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