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Dracunculiasis
Summary
Description:
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.
Also Known As:
Guinea Worm Disease; Disease, Guinea Worm; Diseases, Guinea Worm; Dracunculiases; Dracunculoses Show All >>
Networked: 51
relevant articles (5 outcomes,
2 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Dracunculiasis
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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1-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl)pyrrolidine hydrochloride (DEP)
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1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
: IBA
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Metronidazole (Metric)
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1 outcome in 6 results
:
FDA 70
Generic
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Thiabendazole (Mintezol)
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1 outcome in 4 results
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FDA 2
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Minocycline (Cyclops)
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1 outcome in 2 results
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FDA 25
Generic
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Temefos
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1 outcome in 2 results
: IBA
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Heterophile Antigens
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1 study in 1 result
: IBA
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Antigens
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5 results
: IBA
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Niridazole
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4 results
: IBA
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Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
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3 results
: IBA
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
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3 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Dracunculiasis
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Infection
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Dracunculiasis
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Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis)
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Onchocerciasis
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Filariasis
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Key Therapies for Dracunculiasis
Efficacy Chart >>
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Traditional Medicine (Folk Remedies)
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1 result
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Canes (Cane)
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1 result
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