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Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis ?
Explanation
Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is a parasitic disease primarily caused by the thread-like nematode Wuchereria bancrofti [2]. While other species like Brugia malayi and Brugia timori can also cause the condition, Wuchereria bancrofti is responsible for approximately 90% of all cases globally [2]. The organism belongs to the superfamily Filarioidea, commonly referred to as filariae. The life cycle involves the production of microfilariae by adult worms, which are then ingested by mosquito vectors such as Culex, Anopheles, or Aedes during a blood meal [2]. Wuchereria bancrofti is the specific scientific name of the most prevalent causal organism, whereas 'filaria' is a broader group name and 'microfilaria' refers to the larval stage [2]. Culex pipiens is a common mosquito vector but not the causal organism itself [2].
Sources
- [1] https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/lymphaticfilariasis/index.html
- [2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556012/
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis ?
The causal organism of dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus which belongs to which one among the following categories?
Which one of the following is not an epidemic disease?
Which one among the following is a free living animal ?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List-I (Disease) | List-II (Causative Organism) |
|---|---|
| A. Filaria | 1. Bacteria |
| B. Influenza | 2. Fungus |
| C. Ringworm | 3. Nematode |
| D. Typhoid | 4. Virus |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| (b) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| (c) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| (d) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |