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Filariasis is caused by?
wuchereria bancrofti
Is Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi a virus?
Hello there! Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi are definitely not viruses, instead, they are nematodes that can cause an infection in humans. Thank you for the question! 😄
Is elephantiasis a viral disease?
No, it is caused by a parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti, a type of roundworm.
What kind of worm is responsible for elephantiasis?
There are several Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori all of these are transited by mosquito
What causes filariasis?
Three kinds of round worms cause elephantiasis filariasis: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori
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 causes elephantiasis filariasis?
Three kinds of round worms cause elephantiasis filariasis: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori
Is Filariasis virus?
No Lymphatic Filaraisis is not a virus. It is caused by three different types of parasites called Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugi Timori
Which insect causes elephantiasis?
Elephantiasis is usually caused by a blockage of the lymphatic system by threadlike filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti.
What is the name of the pathogen that causes for elephantiasis?
Elephantiasis, also called filariasis, is due to infection by a couple different types of parasitic worms. The three most common types of worms are; Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori.
What is the infective stage of taenia saginata?
egg
What is the infective stage of taenia solium?
Larva
