<prompt> All are TRUE regarding lariasis except:Man is an intermediate host.Caused by wuchereria bancroftiInvolves lymphatic systemDEC is used in treatment  <response>: W. Bancrofti is the most common cause of Lymphatic Filariasis in man.Man is the definitive host for Filarial worms.The infective stage of the parasite microfilariae is transmitted to the man by the bite of a mosquito, which is the intermediate host.Microfilariae resides in the blood and the adult worm lives in the lymphatics.The clinical manifestation of Filariasis occurs because of the inflammatory damage to the lymphatics by the Adult worm.CF of FilariasisThe common presentations of Lymphatic filariasis areasymptomatic or subclinical microfilaremia,hydrocele,acute adeno lymphangitis andchronic lymphatic disease.TT:Diethylcarbamazine 6 mgkg daily for 12 days is the tt of choice for the individual with active lymphatic Filariasis 