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Diethyl carbamazine is used to treat dis...

Diethyl carbamazine is used to treat disease caused by

A

Ascaris

B

Wuchereria

C

Yesinia pasties

D

Entameba

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Substance**: The question asks about diethylcarbamazine, which is a medication. 2. **Understand the Use of Diethylcarbamazine**: This medication is primarily used to treat parasitic infections, specifically those caused by certain types of roundworms. 3. **Identify the Types of Infections**: Diethylcarbamazine is particularly effective against filarial infections. Filarial infections are caused by filarial worms, which are a type of roundworm. 4. **Consider the Options Given**: The options provided are: - A) Ascaris - B) Vichiria - C) Yersinia pestis - D) Entomibia 5. **Analyze Each Option**: - **A) Ascaris**: This parasite causes Ascariasis, which is not treated with diethylcarbamazine. - **B) Vichiria**: This refers to Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes lymphatic filariasis. Diethylcarbamazine is effective against this parasite. - **C) Yersinia pestis**: This is the bacterium that causes plague, not treated with diethylcarbamazine. - **D) Entomibia**: This refers to Entamoeba, which is not a roundworm and is not treated with diethylcarbamazine. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **B) Vichiria** (specifically Wuchereria bancrofti). **Final Answer**: Diethylcarbamazine is used to treat diseases caused by Vichiria (Wuchereria bancrofti). ---
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