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The infection is also referred to as dracunculiasis, and less commonly as dracontiasis.

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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


How big are ring worms?

there is no such thing as a "ring worm". the infection known as ring worm is actually fungus that grows under your skin.


What is round worms?

Round worms are nematoda, which are, mostly, parasitic worms. A round worm is also called a Guinea worm.


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 is the recovery period for guinea worm infection?

If the worm is completely removed, the wound heals in approximately two to four weeks. However, if a worm emerges from a sensitive area, such as the sole of a foot, or if several worms are involved, healing requires more time.


What is a red worm?

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How deadly is guinea worm?

you can die


How deadly is the guinea worm?

you can die


Is zqfmgb a worm found in new guinea?

No, It is a imaginary worm in Calvin and Hobbes.


How is the guinea worm transmitted?

guinea worm is transmitted through water but generally it just stays in one person the it lays eggs and leave through your feet.


What part of the body is infected by a guinea worm?

Figure it out


Does malaria kill more than guinea worm?

Yes, especially as of 2015. The CDC and WHO have been working to eradicate the guinea worm, and it is has been a very successful campaign.