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