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(D) Filariasis, also known as Elephantiasis, is caused by the filarial worms $Wuchereria$ $	ext{bancrofti}$ and $Wuchereria$ $	ext{malayi}$.These pa

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(D) Filariasis, also known as Elephantiasis, is caused by the filarial worms $Wuchereria$ $	ext{bancrofti}$ and $Wuchereria$ $	ext{malayi}$.These parasites live in the lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs, leading to chronic inflammation and swelling of these vessels.Over many years, this results in the gross deformity of the limbs and genital organs, which is why the disease is commonly called Elephantiasis.

In which disease does chronic inflammation of the lymphatic vessels occur?

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