EPISODE · Feb 19, 2012 · 1H 42M
TWiP 37: Dracunculiasis
Vincent and Dickson discuss the life cycle and pathogenesis of Dracunculus medinensis, the filarial nematode that causes dracunculiasis, or Guinea worm disease. Links for this episode: Dracunculus emerging from foot (jpg) Dracunculus medinensis life cycle (jpg) Guinea worm - WHO Guinea worm eradication - The Carter Center War against Guinea worm (YouTube) Caduceus vs staff of Asclepius Vincent and Dickson - the dogs (jpg) Letters read on TWiP 37
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