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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 Roy
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Elite in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Sharon Roy
Public Health and Preventive Medicine

US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

1600 Clifton Rd NE, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-718-4698
Languages Spoken:
English

Sharon Roy is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dracunculiasis.

Experienced in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Demetrio R. Macariola
Pediatrics
Experienced in Dracunculiasis
Dr. Demetrio R. Macariola
Pediatrics

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7320
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Macariola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses H Influenzae Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Lyme Disease. Dr. Macariola is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

Maria Puchades-Galan practices practicing medicine in Valencia, Spain. Ms. Puchades-Galan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Dracunculiasis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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