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The worm loa-loa normally inhabits which system?

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Lymphatic system
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Blood vascular system
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Nervous system
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Respiratory system
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Solution

The correct option is A Lymphatic system
Loa Loa worm causes an eye worm disease called loiasis. It infects the subcutaneous tissue of the eye. It typically inhabits the lymphatic system of their host. It is caused by the bite of infected deerfly.

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