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Preferred term

Dracunculiasis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Infection with nematodes of the genus Dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Dracunculosis
  • Guinea Worm Disease
  • Guinea Worm Infection

In other languages

  • French

  • Draconculose
  • Dracontiase
  • Infection par le filaire de Médine
  • Infection par le ver de Guinée
  • Maladie du ver de Guinée

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SHWV218G-3

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