Disease Information for Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm) (Clinical Manifestations)

Synonyms:

Dracontiasis, Dracontiasis guinea worm, Dracunculiases, Dracunculiasis, Dracunculoses, Dracunculosis, FIERY SERPENT INFECTION, guinea worm, Guinea worm disease, GUINEA WORM INFECT, GUINEA WORM INFECTION, guinea worm infestation, Infection by Dracunculus medinensis, Infection by Dracunculus medinensis (disorder), Infection Guinea Worm, infestation guinea worm, infestation Medina, Medina infestation

Infection with nematodes of the genus DRACUNCULUS; One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas; Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks;<br>

surgical removal is the usual treatment.

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