Filariasis or elephantiasis is a common disease in tropical regions including Brazil and is caused by nematode worms of the species Wuchereria bancroft and transmitted

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Filariasis or elephantiasis is a common disease in tropical regions including Brazil and is caused by nematode worms of the species Wuchereria bancroft and transmitted by a mosquito of the genus Culex.
a. which organ system is affected and what is the consequence?
b. Mention two prophylactic measures to prevent elephantiasis

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a. which organ system is affected and what is the consequence?

Filariae invade the lymphatic system and consequently cause an exaggerated enlargement of the affected organ or limb, they can lodge in the mammary and scrotal lymphatic vessels and arms and legs.

b. Mention two prophylactic measures to prevent elephantiasis?

To prevent elephantiasis, it is necessary to combat the transmitting mosquito and protect beds with a veil to prevent them from coming into contact with people.

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a. which organ system is affected and what is the consequence?

b. Mention two prophylactic measures to prevent elephantiasis?

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