Identify the parasite which spreads by the bite of $C u l e x$ mosquito. Also mention some precautionary measures to be taken for the prevention of this disease.

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Filariasis is the disease that is caused by a parasitic worm named $W u c h e r e r i a b a n c r o f t i$ , and is spread by the bite of Culex mosquito.

Preventive measures:

Eradication of the vector, mosquitoes by -Spraying insecticides or kerosene -Elimination of puddles/small ponds -Introducing mosquito feeding fish into stagnant water bodies.

Immunisation by diethyl carbamazine.

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