Not every worm wrapped around a stick is a guinea worm: a case of Onchocerca volvulus mimicking Dracunculus medinensis

Not every worm wrapped around a stick is a guinea worm: a case of Onchocerca volvulus mimicking Dracunculus medinensis

Abstract Background Despite being certified guinea worm free in 2007, Cameroon continues surveillance efforts to ensure rapid verification of any suspected reoccurrence. This includes the investigation of every rumor and confirmation of each suspicious expulsed worm. This paper presents fieldwork ca...

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Main Authors: Eta Ngole Mbong, Gerald Etapelong Sume, Flaubert Danbe, Walter Kang Kum, Valeri Oben Mbi, André Arsène Bita Fouda, Peter Atem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Atypical presentation
Onchocerca volvulus
Guinea worm
Cameroon
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1004-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1004-1

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