Filariasis And Mosquitoes Flashcards
1
Q
Which mosquito genus transmits Lymphatic filariasis?
A
Anopheles, culex, aedes, mansonia
2
Q
Does anopheles transmit LF in rural or urban areas?
A
Rural
3
Q
What species does Culex transmit?
A
ONLY wucheria Bancrofti
4
Q
What species does anopheles transmit?
A
All 3 species
5
Q
What species does Aedes transmit?
A
ONLY Wucheria bancrofti and ONLY in ASIA
6
Q
What species does Mansonia transmit?
A
Only B malayi, only in Asia
7
Q
Periodicity of WB in SE Asia?
A
Nocturnal sub-periodic
8
Q
Periodicity of WB in Africa/S America /Middle east
A
Nocturnal
9
Q
Periodicity of WB in Polynesia
A
Diurnal sub-periodic
10
Q
Periodicity of B malayi in SE Asia
A
Nocturnal