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What are the symptoms of dracunculus medinensis?
The symptoms are blisters on the lower extremity (foot).
What does Dracunculus medinensis look like?
It looks kind of like a pimple, or zit, but there is a parasite worm under it. Look it up on google images if you can spell it right.
Why Dracunculus Medinensis infection is called guinea worm disease?
Swedish naturalist by name; Carlus Linnaeus, identified the Drancunculus medinensis in the merchants who traded along the Gulf of Guinea (West African Coast) inthe 18th century. Hence named the Dracunculus medinensis as Guinea worm. Thus those suffering from the worm got it from Gulf of Guinea. By: EMMANUEL K. MAWUENA. University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast, Ghana. Email: mekosofo@yahoo.com
What is type of Symbiotic Relationship of the guinea worm?
The guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) exhibits a parasitic relationship, specifically a type of symbiosis where the parasite lives in and benefits from its host, typically humans. The adult female worm causes significant discomfort and health issues for the host as it emerges from the skin to release larvae into water, facilitating its life cycle. This relationship is detrimental to the host, highlighting the exploitative nature of parasitism.
Where do you get guinea worm?
Guinea worm disease is caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, which is typically contracted by drinking water contaminated with larvae. These larvae are released into the water by copepods, tiny freshwater crustaceans that host the larvae. When people consume contaminated water, the larvae mature into adult worms in their bodies, causing painful symptoms as they emerge through the skin. The disease primarily occurs in rural areas of Africa where access to clean drinking water is limited.
What is the treatment for guinea worms?
The treatment for guinea worm disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, primarily involves the gradual extraction of the adult worm from the body. This is typically done by winding the worm around a stick over several days to avoid breaking it, which can lead to infection. Supportive care, including pain management and wound care, may also be needed. Preventive measures, such as improving access to clean drinking water, are essential for controlling the disease.
What are four examples of macroscopic pathogens?
lice, ticks ,roundworm, dracunculus are macroscopic pathogens
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the plant Green sagewort?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Artemisia dracunculus.
What has the author Donald R Hopkins written?
Donald R Hopkins has written: 'Eradication of dracunculiasis' -- subject(s): Dracunculus, Water-supply, Rural
What are some things that smell bad that start with the letter d?
-Dead body -Decaying Food -Dog dung -Dracunculus Vulgaris -Dung -Durian
What is common name of earthworm?
There are many species of Earthworm.Examples are: Lumbricus terrestris, Eisenia fetida, Eisenia andrei
What is the French herb or spice that begins with tarra?
Tarragon (also known as dragon's-wort and dragon herb) consists of the dried leaves of the perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus. The French variety is most used.
