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(B) The filarial worm, $Wuchereria\ bancrofti$, is a digenetic parasite, meaning it requires two hosts to complete its life cycle.$1$. The primary hos

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(B) The filarial worm, $Wuchereria\ bancrofti$, is a digenetic parasite, meaning it requires two hosts to complete its life cycle.$1$. The primary host (definitive host) is the $Human$, where the parasite reaches sexual maturity and reproduces sexually.$2$. The secondary host (intermediate host) is the female $Culex$ mosquito, which acts as a vector for transmission.Therefore, the primary host is the human.

Who is the primary host of the filarial worm (Wuchereria bancrofti)?

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