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Filariasis is caused by

dead adult filariae

microfilariae

biting of filarial worm

presence of bacteria in filarial wall

Solution

B.

microfilariae

Filariasis also called elephantiasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti or filarial worm. It spreads by bite of Culex mosquito.

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