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(C) Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is caused by filarial worms such as $Wuchereria 	ext{ } bancrofti$ and $Wuchereria 	ext{ } malayi$.Thes

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(C) Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is caused by filarial worms such as $Wuchereria 	ext{ } bancrofti$ and $Wuchereria 	ext{ } malayi$.These parasites live in the lymphatic vessels and cause chronic inflammation.Over a long period, this inflammation leads to the thickening of the skin and underlying epithelial tissues, particularly in the lower limbs, resulting in a swollen, elephant-like appearance.

Which disease is characterized by the thickening of the skin and epithelial tissues?

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