MCQ
Filarial larva can be collected from man's:
  • A
    Smears of intestinal contents
  • B
    Peripheral blood
  • C
    Smears of spleen
  • D
    Biopsy of liver

Answer

  1. Peripheral blood

Explanation:

The first stage larvae of Wuchereria bancrofti are known as microfilariae and are present in the circulation.

The microfilariae are found mainly in the peripheral blood and can be found at peak amounts from 10 pm to 4 am. They migrate between the deep and the peripheral circulation exhibiting unique diurnal periodicity.

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