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Microfilariae are found in the peripheral blood of man during

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Day time

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Day and night time

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Night time

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None of these

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The correct option is C Night time
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by an infection with roundworms of the Filarioidea type.
The adult worms, which usually stay in one tissue, release early larval forms known as microfilariae into the host's bloodstream.
Microfilariae are found in the peripheral blood circulation during night time.

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