Question

Which among the following disease is caused by $Wuchereria$ $bancrofti$?

• A. Elephantiasis
• B. Ascariasis
• C. Ringworm
• D. Kala - azar

Answer 1

The correct option is A Elephantiasis

Elephantiasis is caused by a worm, $Wuchereria$ $bancrofti$. It is transmitted by female $Culex$ mosquito. The disease is characterised by the swelling of legs and scrotum.
On the other hand, ascariasis is caused by $Ascariasis$ $lumbricoides$, ringworm is caused by $Trichophyton$ $mentagrophytes$ and kala - azar is caused by $Leishmania$ $donovani$.