Dracunculus medinensis

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Guinea worm; Medina worm

Definition
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Pathogen causing dracunculosis.

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Incoming links (4)

Guinea worm; Nematodes; Spiruridae; Tiabendazole;

Outgoing links (1)

Dracunculosis;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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