Identify the parasite which spreads by the bite of Culex mosquito. Also mention some precautionary measures to be taken for the prevention of this disease.

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Filariasis:
It is a disease that is caused by a thread-like parasitic worm named Wuchereria bancrofti.
It is spread by the bite of the Culex mosquito.
It is also called elephantiasis.
Some precautionary measures to be taken for the prevention of this disease are:
Eradication of the vector, Culex mosquito.
The use of the drug diethylcarbamazine is quite effective for Immunization.

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