Q149 / 180 · AIIMS 2017 · Zoology

Refer to the given figure depicting a diseased condition in humans and name the worm causing this disease. Figure

  • A
    Epidermophyton floccosum
  • B
    Ascaris lumbricoides
  • Correct answer
    C
    Wuchereria bancrofti
  • D
    Entamoeba histolytica

Solution

The given figure show a person suffering from disease elephantiasis caused by the nematode Wuchereria bancrofti. This disease is characterised by the swelling of legs and scrotum. The disease is therefore commonly called elephantiasis due to the resemblance of affected person's leg with that of an elephant.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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