Question

Filarial parasitic worms is transmitted by

• A. Kissing Bug
• B. Sand fly
• C. Tsetse Fly
• D. Mosquito

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mosquito

The three parasitic worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, B. timori, infect the lymphatic system to cause lymphatic filariasis. These filarial worms are spread by a variety of mosquito vector species, particularly by the bite of infective female Culex mosquito. W. bancrofti is responsible for 90% of lymphatic filariasis. The mosquito vectors of W. bancrofti have a preference for human blood, humans are naturally infected with W. bancrofti.

So, the correct answer is 'Mosquito'.