Dracunculus medinensis

Introduction: Dracunculus medinensis

Description of Dracunculus medinensis

Dracunculus medinensis: 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.
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Dracunculus medinensis: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Dracunculus medinensis:

• Dracunculus
• Infection (1293 causes)
• Infection symptoms (1293 causes)
• Nematodes
• Worms
• May
• Time
• Legs

Terms associated with Dracunculus medinensis:

Terms Similar to Dracunculus medinensis:

• Guinea worm
• Medina worm
• Dracunculiasis
• Dracontiasis
• Dracunculosis

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External links related to: Dracunculus medinensis

• eMedicine - Dracunculiasis : Article by Shuvo Ghosh, MD
• Dracunculus medinensis (guinea worm)
• DPDx - Dracunculiasis

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