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What is the definition of Dracunculiasis?
Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) characterized by a painful burning skin lesion from which the Dracunculus medinensis parasite emerges approximately 1 year after infection resulting from consumption of unsafe drinking water containing parasite-infected copepods (Cyclops spp., microcrustacea also called water fleas).
What are the alternative names for Dracunculiasis?
  • Dracunculiasis
  • GWD
  • Guinea worm disease
  • Guinea worm infection
  • Parasitic infection caused by Dracunculus medinensis
Who are the top Dracunculiasis Local Doctors?
Elite in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Sharon L. Roy
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Elite in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Sharon L. Roy
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
1600 Clifton Road Ne, Mailstop H24-3, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-718-4698
Languages Spoken:
English

Sharon Roy is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. Her top area of expertise is Dracunculiasis.

Experienced in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Jason B. Fleming
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Experienced in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Jason B. Fleming
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
214-633-5555
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jason Fleming is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Dracunculiasis
Maria T. Puchades-Galan
Distinguished in Dracunculiasis
Maria T. Puchades-Galan
Burjassot, VC, ES 

Maria Puchades-Galan practices in Burjassot, Spain. Ms. Puchades-Galan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Dracunculiasis, Helminthiasis, Cysticercosis, Secernentea Infections, and Endoscopy.

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What are the latest Dracunculiasis Clinical Trials?
Modulation of Vaginal Microbiota by Lactobacillus Sp As a Probiotic and Immunomodulatory Agent in Postmenopausal Women with Bacterial Vaginosis
Modulation of Vaginal Microbiota by Lactobacillus Sp As a Probiotic and Immunomodulatory Agent in Postmenopausal Women with Bacterial Vaginosis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 28, 2024
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study is a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) aimed at evaluating the effects of Lactobacillus sp. probiotic administration on the vaginal microbiota changes in postmenopausal women with bacterial vaginosis and how its affect to immunology profile. Postmenopausal women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis will be recruited as subjects as long as collected period in this study. All...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center