Elephantiasis arises from the blockade of the lymphatic vessels by the microfilariae of

John Perolski
August 25, 2023
BIOLOGY UTME 2021 QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS 12. Elephantiasis arises from the blockade of the lymphatic vessels by the microfilariae of A. Dracunculus medinensis B. Onchocerca volvulus C. Wunchereria bancrofti D. Toxocara canis

SOLUTIONS

12C The filarial worm 

NOTE:

1. Dracuviculus is guinea worm

2. Onchocerca causes river blind

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