In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels?
- ARingworm disease
- BAscariasis
- CElephantiasis
- DAmoebiasis
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Elephantiasis (or lymphatic filariasis) is caused by filarial worms like Wuchereria bancrofti. These worms live in the lymphatic vessels, causing chronic inflammation and swelling (edema), typically in the lower limbs. The pathogen is transmitted by the Culex mosquito.