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Which of the following is affected by the infection of Wuchereria bancrofti?

 

Option: 1

Lymphatic vessels

 


Option: 2

Respiratory system

 


Option: 3

Nervous system

 


Option: 4

Blood circulation


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Effects of elephantiasis -

In elephantiasis, there is slow developing chronic inflammation of the organs in which the worms live for many years, usually the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs.

- wherein

The genital organs are also often affected, resulting in gross deformities.

Hence, the correct option is (a). 

 

 

 

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seema garhwal

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