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What is the common name of Draculiasiss?*Guinea worn infectionDiarrheaLyme disease

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What is the common name of Draculiasiss?

  • Guinea worn infection
  • Diarrhea
  • Lyme disease
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The common name of Draculiasis is "Guinea worm infection." This parasitic disease is caused by the Dracunculus medinensis, which is a type of roundworm. Human infection occurs when individuals consume water contaminated with the larvae of the worm, often found in stagnant water sources. Once inside the human body, the larvae grow into adult worms that can reach several feet in length.

Over time, the worm causes considerable pain and discomfort, often emerging through the skin, typically on the legs. The infection has been prevalent in several African countries, and extensive efforts have been made to reduce its incidence through education and improving access to clean water. Though not deadly, the consequences of the infection can be severe, leading to disability and secondary infections.

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