Question

Filaria is transmitted to man by

• A. Culex
• B. Aedes
• C. Planaria
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Culex

Infection with lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, occurs when thread-like, filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Culex is a genus of mosquitoes, several species of which serve as vectors of one or more important diseases of birds, humans, and other animals. The diseases they vector include arbovirus infections such as West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis, or St. Louis encephalitis, but also filariasis and avian malaria.

So, the correct answer is 'Culex'.