D. medinensis Flashcards by Taylor Nunes | Brainscape

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Dracunculus medinensis disease

A

Dracunculiasis
“fiery serpent”
“guinnea worm”

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Definitive host

A

Raccoon, dog, cat

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What happens when gravid females erupt

A

Juveniles released causing

Causes “fiery scorpion”

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Causes

A

Chronic arthritis

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Tx

A

remove females with match stick slowly

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Vector

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Cyclops

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