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Name the parasitic worm that causes a slowly developing chronic inflammation of the organs in which they live for many years, usually the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs.

Name the parasitic worm that causes a slowly developing chronic inflammation of the organs in which they live for many years, usually the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs. Correct Answer Wuchereria malayi

Explanation:

  • Wuchereria malayi & Wuchereria bancrofti are two filarial parasitic worms that cause the disease filariasis.
  • It causes the inflammation of the organs in which they live for many years, usually, lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs are affected.
  • Blockage of lymph vessels occurs that results in intense swelling. The lower limbs of the infected person appear like the legs of an elephant, thus it is also called Elephantitis.
  • The genital organs may also get affected, leading to severe deformation.

Additional Information

  • Ascaris lumbricoides is an intestinal endoparasite of humans that causes a disease, Ascariasis.
  • These worms are commonly known as roundworms. The person gets infected by consuming contaminated vegetables, fruits, and water.
  • The symptoms include Abdominal pain, Internal bleeding, Fever & blockage of the intestinal passage.
  • Ancylostoma or commonly known as hookworms are intestinal endoparasites of humans that cause intestinal diseases.
  • The person gets infected with hookworms by walking barefoot on the contaminated soil. The larvae of ancyclostoma can penetrate the skin and cause infection.
  • The symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
  • Taenia solium belongs to the class Cestoda of phylum Platyhelminthes. These are Endo-Parasite of Intestines.They are commonly referred to as Pork Tapeworms. It may cause the disease Taeniasis. The primary reason for the disease is the consumption of undercooked pork containing tapeworms. The symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

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