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Write the causative agent of filariasis in human. Mention its mode of transmission and symptoms of the disease.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Causative Agent of Filariasis**: - The primary causative agent of filariasis in humans is **Wuchereria bancrofti**. Another species that can also cause filariasis is **Brugia malayi**. 2. **Mode of Transmission**: - Filariasis is transmitted through the bite of infected **female mosquitoes**. The mosquitoes act as vectors, carrying the larvae of the filarial worms from one host to another. ...
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