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
Human filariasis is caused by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Loa-loa, B. Onchocerca Volvulus, C. W. Bancrofti, D. B. Malayi
C: W. Bancrofti
Answer: C: W. Bancrofti 
Explanation: - lymphatic filariasis is the infection caused by nematode worms. - among 95 percent of lymphatic filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition pg no:270 <\p>