what is the etiologic agent Dracunculiasis?

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what is the etiologic agent Dracunculiasis?

2006-11-27 08:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by Venus 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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Dracunciliasis, more commonly known as Guinea Worm Disease (GWD), is an infection caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis (also known as "Guinea worm"). The word Dracunculus comes from the Latin "little dragon".

2006-11-27 09:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by Future ER Doc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Dracunculus medinensis otherwise called guinea worm.It is acquired by drinking water infested with cylops which carry the eggs of the worm.

2006-11-27 17:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Aushbaba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋