3 MCQs in Microbiology for NEET PG
A 32-year-old male from rural West Bengal presents with progressive swelling of the left lower limb for 6 months. On examination, he has pitting edema of the foot and ankle, with thickened skin and prominent lymphatic vessels. He reports recurrent episodes of fever with chills over the past year, particularly at night. Blood smear examination at 11 PM shows microfilariae with a sheath. What is the most likely causative organism?
A 28-year-old woman from Kerala presents with recurrent fever, myalgia, and mild lymphadenopathy for 3 weeks. She reports a history of mosquito bites in her village. Blood examination at 10 PM shows no microfilariae, but examination at 2 AM reveals sheathed microfilariae. She has no lymphedema. Which organism is most likely responsible, and what is the probable stage of infection?
Which of the following is the correct vector for Wuchereria bancrofti transmission in India?
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