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Which parasitic worm disease is spread by insects acting as vectors?


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Amoebiasis

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Taeniasis

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Elephantiasis

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Ascariasis

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Solution

The correct option is C

Elephantiasis


Elephantiasis or filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by a roundworm infection. It is spread by blood-feeding female Culex mosquitoes. Taeniasis and ascariasis are parasitic worm diseases which are spread through contaminated food and water.

Amoebiasis is a protozoan disease.


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