⟩ A 74-year old World War II Veteran who was a prisoner of war in the Philippines is admitted to the VAH with a Group A-Streptococcal cellulitis resulting from massive swelling of both lower legs from elephantiasis. Which of the following is false regarding elephantiasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti?
* A. If these infections are not treated early they rapidly progress to massive swelling of the involved lymphatic drainage area
* B. It is transmitted to humans by the mosquito
* C. Humans are the definitive host
* D. The microfilaria in the blood stream of man can be transfused to another person without establishing a new infection
* E. The adult organisms live in the lymphatic channels of man and can result in scarring of the Lymphatic channels
Correct Answer: A
