Wuchereria bancrofti is a filiarial worm mostly targets our ___________ system.

Lymphatic system

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Solution

The correct option is A Lymphatic system

Filariasis is a major health problem in India.

This disease is caused by nematode worm Wuchereria bancrofti.

The adult worms are usually found in the lymphatic system of man.

It is transmitted by the bite of infected Culex mosquito.

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Wuchereria bancrofti is a filiarial worm mostly targets our ___________ system.

The correct option is A Lymphatic system Filariasis is a major health problem in India. This disease is caused by nematode worm Wuchereria bancrofti. The adult worms are usually found in the lymphatic system of man. It is transmitted by the bite of infected Culex mosquito.

The correct option is A Lymphatic system

Filariasis is a major health problem in India.

This disease is caused by nematode worm Wuchereria bancrofti.

The adult worms are usually found in the lymphatic system of man.

It is transmitted by the bite of infected Culex mosquito.