Inc ubation period for filariasis is -: (A) 1 - 8 months, (B) 8 - 16 months, (C) 16 -24 months, (D) >24 months
Answer is B. The time interval between invasion of infective larva to the development of clinical manifestation is known as clinical incubation period. It is commonly 8-16 months Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 289