In which disease does chronic inflammation of | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(D) Filariasis, also known as Elephantiasis, is caused by the filarial worms $Wuchereria$ $	ext{bancrofti}$ and $Wuchereria$ $	ext{malayi}$.These pa

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

Both $A$ and $B$

Vedclass · Answer

(D) Filariasis, also known as Elephantiasis, is caused by the filarial worms $Wuchereria$ $	ext{bancrofti}$ and $Wuchereria$ $	ext{malayi}$.These parasites live in the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs, leading to chronic inflammation and swelling of these vessels.Over many years, this results in the gross deformity of the limbs and genital organs, which is why the disease is commonly called Elephantiasis.

In which disease does chronic inflammation of the lymphatic vessels occur?

Similar Questions

Swelling of the limbs, breasts, etc., due to the blockage of lymphatic vessels is a symptom of:

Elephantiasis (filariasis) is caused by which of the following?

$Wuchereria$ causes a disease in parts of India. Which of the following correctly identifies the disease and its prevalence?

How is filariasis (elephantiasis) transmitted?

Identify the vector for elephantiasis.

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module