Elephantiasis, a chronic inflammation that results in gross deformities is caused by

Options

A. Ascaris
B. E.coli
C. Wuchereria
D. Trichophyton.

Answer

C

Explanation

Elephantiasis or filariasis is caused by a number of worms. However, in India only two types of worms arre responsible for this disease, Wuchereria bancrofti and W. malayi. This disease is transmitted by female Cule mosquitoes. Elephantiasis affects lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs.