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Positive aspect of science and technology?
The curing of Guinea worm disease
What worm causes grotesque swelling of the legs and is in Southeast Asia?
I think you mean the guinea worm disease. Another term for this disease is Dracunculiasis. It develops in the subcutaneous tissue of mammals and has been reported in humans, dogs, horses, cats, cattle and others in Africa and Asia. The worm is acquired by drinking stagnated water contaminated with the guinea worm larvae.
What does the medical term dragon mean?
Cannot locate any medical usage for 'dragon'.However, there is a medical term called 'dracontiasis' which is a variation of the word 'dracunculiasis'which is an infestation disease caused by the guinea worm that has been eradicated in many regions but not in Africa; also called guinea worm disease.
Why Dracunculus Medinensis infection is called guinea worm disease?
Swedish naturalist by name; Carlus Linnaeus, identified the Drancunculus medinensis in the merchants who traded along the Gulf of Guinea (West African Coast) inthe 18th century. Hence named the Dracunculus medinensis as Guinea worm. Thus those suffering from the worm got it from Gulf of Guinea. By: EMMANUEL K. MAWUENA. University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast, Ghana. Email: mekosofo@yahoo.com
How deadly is guinea worm?
you can die
How deadly is the guinea worm?
you can die
Is zqfmgb a worm found in new guinea?
No, It is a imaginary worm in Calvin and Hobbes.
How can guinea worm be avoided?
Guinea worm disease is only transmitted by drinking stagnant water with Guinea worm larvae in it. As such, if you avoid drinking stagnant water from the few remaining Guinea worm endemic areas you are not at risk. If you do need to drink stagnant water from these remote areas, simply filtering your water through a cloth filter will remove the water fleas that carry the larvae.
How is the guinea worm transmitted?
guinea worm is transmitted through water but generally it just stays in one person the it lays eggs and leave through your feet.
What are major ntds?
Major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) include: Chagas disease Dengue fever Guinea worm disease Leishmaniasis Leprosy Lymphatic filariasis Onchocerciasis Schistosomiasis Soil-transmitted helminthiasis Trachoma
Can you die from Guinea worm?
You always die from guinea worm.
What part of the body is infected by a guinea worm?
Figure it out
