Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis)

Name: Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis)
Uploaded: 2020-07-09T08:24:34+00:00
Channel: Public Health
Description: Guinea Worm Disease (also known as Dracunculiasis) is a parasitic infection caused by a long thread-like worm, Dracunculiasis medinensis. The worm is about 1-2 millimeters wide; the female worm measures about 60 to 100 centimeters, with the adult male worm being a few centimeters shorter. The disease has been in existence since ancient times. The

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Guinea Worm Disease (also known as Dracunculiasis) is a parasitic infection caused by a long thread-like worm, Dracunculiasis medinensis. The worm is about 1-2 millimeters wide; the female worm measures about 60 to 100 centimeters, with the adult male worm being a few centimeters shorter. The disease has been in existence since ancient times. The […]