Wuchereria bancrofti is a filarial nematode (roundworm) that causes lymphatic filariasis, a tropical disease. The adult worms live in the lymphatic system, and their presence and the inflammatory response they trigger can lead to blockage and swelling of the lymphatic vessels, especially in the legs and scrotum.
The pathogen responsible for the chronic inflammation in the lymphatic vessels of the lower limb of the human is :
Asked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam (Pre) 2024 · Topic: Other Parasitic Diseases (Schistosomiasis)
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