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In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels ?

A

Ringworm disease

B

Ascariasis

C

Elephantiasis

D

Amoebiasis

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Elephantiasis is a helminthic disease caused by Wuchereria hancrofti . The infestation is transmitted by female Culex mosquitoes from one individual to the others . The worms live in the lymphatic system .
Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides . It is an endoparasite of the small intestine of human beings , Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica . It lives in the large intestine of humans . Ringworm is a fungal skin disease .
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