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Dracunculus medinensis

Many parasitic worms cause systemic infections outside the gastrointestinal tract. These include Strong loides stercoralis (threadworm), Trichinella spiralis Dracunculus medinensis and the several species of nematodes that cause filariasis (Mansonellaperstans and Onchocerca volvulus). [Pg.246]

Dracontiasis (guinea worm) Dracunculus medinensis Thiabendazole or Mebendazole... [Pg.1928]

Dracunculus medinensis (guinea worm) Metronidazole Thiabendazole or mebendazole... [Pg.1147]

Niridazole is used in the treatment of schistosomiasis and of guinea-worm Dracunculus medinensis) infections it is given in divided daily doses of 25 mg/kg for 5-10 days, depending on the infecting species. Niridazole is well tolerated in Schistosoma hematobium infections. It is metabolized in the liver, and its metabolites color the urine dark brown. In the treatment of schistosomiasis it has been largely superseded by newer drugs. [Pg.2526]

Guinea worm Worm (Dracunculus medinensis) Larvae are ingested when water flea host is swallowed. Worm grows for one year and then exits through skin lesion. [Pg.279]

Dracunculiasis Skin disease caused by a parasitic helminth, the guinea worm Dracunculus medinensis. [Pg.888]

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