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Name the parasite that causes filariasis in humans. Mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to others?

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Wuchereria bancrofti and Wuchereria malayi causes filariasis in humans.
Symptoms: Chronic inflammation of the organs.
Genital organs are affected resulted in gross deformities.
Transmission: The pathogens are transmitted through the bite by the female mosquito vectors.

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