Question: 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