Today Quote" Lack of activity destroys the good condition of
every human being, while movement and methodical physical
exercise save it and preserve it. " Definition of Dracunculiasis
Dracunculiasis, also called guinea worm disease (GWD), is a
nodular dermatosis produced by the development of Dracunculus
parasite in the subcutaneous tissue of mammals. Dracunculus
medinensis has been reported in humans, dogs, cats, horses,
cattle, and other animals in Africa and Asia. Dracunculus
insignis is a parasite of dogs, raccoons, mink, fox, otter, and
skunks of North America. Dracunculus medinensis is a long and
very thin nematode (roundworm). The parasite enters a host by
way of ingesting stagnant water contaminated with copepods
infested with guinea worm larvae. Approximately one year later,
the disease presents with a painful, burning sensation as the
female worm forms a blister, usually on the lower limb. Once
prevalent in 20 nations in Asia and Africa, the disease remains
endemic among humans in only four countrie