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Which disease is caused be female Culex?
Which disease is caused be female Culex?
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The correct option is B Filaria
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by an infection with filarial worms. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Culex mosquito and develop into adult worms in the lymphatic vessels, causing severe damage and swelling. It is also called as elephantiasis because of swelling of the legs that appears like elephant limbs.Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by an infection with filarial worms. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Culex mosquito and develop into adult worms in the lymphatic vessels, causing severe damage and swelling. It is also called as elephantiasis because of swelling of the legs that appears like elephant limbs.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
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