Chapter 1 - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)»Helminthiases (B65-B83)»Dracunculiasis (B72)

B72

Dracunculiasis

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Infection with nematodes of the genus Dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks.