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In this article we will discuss about Wucheria Bancrofti:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Wuchereria 2. Geographic Distribution of Wuchereria Bancrofti 3. Structure 4. Life History 5. Diagnosis and Disease 6. Pathogenicity 7. Treatment and Prevention. Habit and Habitat of Wuchereria Bancrofti: Wuchereria bancrofti is a dreadful endoparasite of man; adults harbouring the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. Its life history is digenetic, as it involves a secondary host, the bloodsucking insects, i.e ... 2. Introduction Wuchereria bancrofti, also known as Filaria bancrofti is a thread-like parasitic nematode of human beings. It is commonly known as human Filarial Worm and is well known as the causative worm of lymphatic Filariasis/bancroftian Filariasis or elephantiasis in which the lymphatic and genital organs get disabled either temporarily or permanently. It is extremely painful and disfiguring disease, the infection of which is generally attained during childhood, but visible ... Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic nematode belonging to the group of filarial worms, which are primarily transmitted by mosquito vectors. It plays a significant role in the global burden of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating condition that primarily affects the lymphatic system. There are 3 types of these thread-like filarial worms: Brugia timori, which also causes the disease. Adult worms nest in the lymphatic vessels and disrupt the normal function of the lymphatic system.
