Dracunculus medinensis Flashcards

1
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known as

A

Guinea worm
Fiery serpent
Medina worm

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2
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found in?

A

Subcutaneous tissue

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3
Q

Infective stage?
Definitive host?
Intermediate host?

A

3rd stage larva
Humans, dogs, horse
Cyclops/copepods

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4
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Treatment

A

Removal of worm
Filtering water resources
Avoid contact with contaminated water

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