This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Inc ubation period for filariasis is - 
Select and explain. 
A. 1 - 8 months, B. 8 - 16 months, C. 16 -24 months, D. >24 months
B: 8 - 16 months
Answer: B: 8 - 16 months 
Explanation: 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