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Name of parasite the causes filariasis in humans. Mention its two diagnostic symptoms. How is this transmitted to others?

The parasite that causes filariasis in humans is the Wuchereria (W. bancrofti and W. malayi)worms.

Two diagnostic symptoms are deformed genitals (swelling) , skin exfoliation, inguinal lymphadenopathy, etc.


This is transmitted to others by the bite of the female mosquito vectors.


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