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There are several Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori all of these are transited by mosquito
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What type of worm causes elephantiasis?
the Filarial round worm causes elephantiasis
Is elephantiasis DNA OR RNA?
Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).
What does elephantiasis mostly result from?
The agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms
What Diseases like elephantiasis are caused by these worm like animals?
Helminths
Did The syndrome called elephantiasis is caused by a round worm true or false?
True
Can elephantiasis be passed down from mother to child?
No it can't it comes from a mosquito who holds the worm!
Is DNA RNA OR DNA?
Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).
What are the elephantiasis effects?
The disorder elephantiasis is actually a group of disorders, all of which causes swelling to different parts of the body. Each disorder is caused by mosquito or worm bites.
What is the named pathogen that causes Diseases like elephantiasis caused by these worm-like animals?
The three main causes of elephantiasis are Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori. With Wuchereria being the most common.
What is the prognosis for elephantiasis?
This disease is caused when a parasitic worm infects the lymphatic system. The prognosis is not good as there is no cure and you are only able to stop the spread of the disease.
Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
is elephantiasis contagious?
What kind of worm burns the skin when it falls on you?
Worm
