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Filariasis is caused by

A
Dead adult filariae
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Microfilariae
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Biting of filarial worm
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D
Presence of bacteria in filarial wall
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Solution

The correct option is D Microfilariae
Filariasis, commonly called as elephantiasis, is a parasitic infection that causes extreme swelling in the arms and the legs. The disease is caused by a microfilarial worm, which is transmitted from human to human via female mosquito when it takes a blood meal.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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