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Which one of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis ? A. Ascaris lumbricoides B. Culex pipiens C. Wuchereria bancrofti D. Fasciola hepatica |
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Answer» Correct option (c) Wuchereria bancrofti Explanation: Elephantiasis tropica or lymphatic filariasis is caused by a number of parasitic worms, particularly Wuchereria bancrofti. W. bancrofti was named after physician Otto Wucherer and parasitologist Joseph Bancroft, both of whom extensively studied filarial infections like elephantiasis. |
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