WebGuinea worm disease, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis. The disease affects poor communities in remote parts of Africa that do not have …
WebDracunculiasis, also called Guinea-worm disease, is a parasitic infection by the Guinea worm, Dracunculus medinensis. A person becomes infected by drinking water contaminated with guinea worm …
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Dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) - World Health Organizati…
WebJan 10, 2022 · WHO fact sheet on dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease): dracunculiasis is transmitted when people swallow water contaminated with parasite-infected water-fleas …
WebDracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease (GWD), is an infection caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis. A parasite is an organism that feeds off another organism to …
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Guinea Worm Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell …
WebApr 4, 2024 · Guinea worm disease is a painful and potentially debilitating condition caused by a parasitic worm found in contaminated water in parts of Africa. The disease is extremely rare, …
