Q.
Which one of the following abnormalities in the host is associated to Wuchereria, Plasmodium and Fasciola respectively?
A. Parasitic castration
B. Hyperplasia
C. Febrile paroxysm
D. Peritonitis
E. Lymphangitis
The correct answer is
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Solution:
Wuchereria bancrofti is also known as Filariworm; it is a human parasitic worm and is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis.
The febrile paroxysm is a recurrent episode of fever in malaria. Malaria is a pathogenic disease caused by plasmodium.
Fasciola is also known as liver fluke. It infects mainly livers of various mammals, including humans. They cause inflammation and hyperplasia (increase in the number of cells) of the epithelium in the bile duct.
The febrile paroxysm is a recurrent episode of fever in malaria. Malaria is a pathogenic disease caused by plasmodium.
Fasciola is also known as liver fluke. It infects mainly livers of various mammals, including humans. They cause inflammation and hyperplasia (increase in the number of cells) of the epithelium in the bile duct.