FAQ - Dracunculiasis
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what is the etiologic agent Dracunculiasis?

Dracunciliasis, more commonly known as Guinea Worm Disease (GWD), is an infection caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis (also known as "Guinea worm"). The word Dracunculus comes from the Latin "little dragon".  (+ info)


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