Question

Which of the following is/are the causative agent(s) of Filariasis?

• A. Wuchereria bancrofti
• B. Leishmania donovani
• C. Brugia malayi
• D. Trypanosoma gambiense

Hint:

Filariasis is spread by mosquitoes and caused by filarial worms such as {Wuchereria} and {Brugia}. Always distinguish them from protozoan parasites like {Leishmania} and {Trypanosoma}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

- Wuchereria bancrofti is a filarial nematode responsible for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis).
- Brugia malayi is another filarial nematode causing lymphatic filariasis in Asia.
- Leishmania donovani causes visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar), not filariasis.
- Trypanosoma gambiense causes African sleeping sickness, not filariasis.
\(⇒\) Filariasis is caused by \textbf{Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi}.
\fbox{Thus, the correct answers are (A) and (C).}