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Elephantiasis is caused by:

A. Wuchereria 

B. Pinworm 

C. Planarians 

D. Liver flukes

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Elephantiasis also known as Filariasis, is caused because of the filarial worm, Wuchereri bankrofti. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. The disease causes swelling of the scrotum, legs, or breasts.

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