Question

Elephantiasis is an example of a disease caused by a worm. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

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.