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2014 · Q10

Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis?

General KnowledgeBiology
  1. AFilaria
  2. BMicrofilaria
  3. CWuchereria bancrofti
  4. DCulex pipiens

Explanation

Wuchereria bancrofti causes lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis).