dracunculus medinensis
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Dracunculus Medinensis
Also known as:Guinea wormMedina Worm Serpent worm Dragon worm
DiseaseDracunculiasis OR
Dracontiasis
Females:ElongatedCylindricaly bluntly round anterior
endRecurved caudalOval shield (anterior end)Minute triangle mouth (Quadrate
prominence)Ovarian tubules,oviduct, and uteri –
PairedVigina – not Paired
Males:Smaller than femalesCoiled posterior Pairs of caudal papillae (4 pre-anal
and 6 post anal)Copulatory spicule (subsequal)Gubernaculum
IH – Cyclops
Life Span:MALE- 6MONTHSFEMALES- 1YEAR
Viviparous
Larvae:Coiled bodiesCuticle is striatedSET FREE – At time of partition when
submerged is water
Disease:Dracunculiasis or Dracontiasis
Cutaneous blisterSecondary bacterial –
TETANUSSequelae:
ArthritisSynovitisAnkylosisAnything involving LIMBS
Diagnosis:Symtoms followed after development of
CUTANEOUS LESIONFluid Discharge by the worm- Rhabditiform No Serologic Test
Other test:EMBRYO – using waterIntadermal testXrayEosinophilia
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