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Write the scientific names of the causal organisms of elephantiasis and ringworm in humans. Mention the body parts affected by them.

Solution

Elephantiasis:

Casual organism: Wuchereria bancrofti

Body part affected: Lymphatic vessels of lower limbs

Ringworm:

Casual organism: Belong to the genus Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton

Body part affected: Skin

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