Lymphedema, i.e., accumulation of lymph fluid in tissue causing swelling, is seen in . . . . . . .

  • A
    Amoebiasis
  • B
    Filariasis
  • C
    Malaria
  • D
    Ascariasis

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Explain the disease Elephantiasis.

Which of the following statements is false?

Match the symptoms of the diseases with their respective causative conditions:
Symptoms of Ascariasis $- P$
Symptoms of Filariasis $- Q$
$I -$ Chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels
$II -$ Internal bleeding,muscular pain
$III -$ Fever,anemia,and blockage of the intestinal passage
$IV -$ Genital organs are often affected,leading to deformities
$\quad\quad P\quad Q$

Assertion $A$: In elephantiasis, body parts like legs, arms, and genital organs swell significantly.
Reason $R$: In chronic cases, filarial worms block the lymphatic vessels.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?

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