D. medinensis Flashcards
1
Q
Dracunculus medinensis disease
A
Dracunculiasis
“fiery serpent”
“guinnea worm”
2
Q
Definitive host
A
Raccoon, dog, cat
3
Q
What happens when gravid females erupt
A
Juveniles released causing
Causes “fiery scorpion”
4
Q
Causes
A
Chronic arthritis
5
Q
Tx
A
remove females with match stick slowly
6
Q
Vector
A
Cyclops