Health: Causes of Diseases — BIOLOGY STD 9 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9BIOLOGYHealth: Causes of Diseases2 Marks
Question
Write a brief account on the following disease: Filaria
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Answer
Filaria: It is caused by filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti. This disease is transmitted by mosquito. Symptoms include - irritation, blockage of lymphatic ducts and fever. This disease can be treated with an arsenic medicine for adult worms.
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