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In which disease does mosquito transmit...

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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The correct Answer is:
C
Elephantiasis is caused by roundworm, Wuchereria bancrofti and it is transmitted by Culex mosquito.
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