guinea worm, (Dracunculus medinensis), also called medina worm or dragon worm, member of the phylum Nematoda. The guinea worm, a parasite of humans, is found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa and in the West Indies and tropical South America. A variety of other mammals are also parasitized by guinea worms.
Is dragon a Parahuman?
Dragon is known as the best tinker in the world, head and shoulders above any of the other tinkers that went out in power armor. She wore a different suit each time she deployed. Some fans argued she was the most powerful parahuman on Earth Bet, although this was more usually credited to Eidolon.
How does Guinea worm affect the body?
People do not usually have symptoms until about one year after they become infected. A few days to hours before the worm comes out of the skin, the person may develop a fever, swelling, and pain in the area. More than 90% of worms come out of the legs and feet, but worms can appear on other body parts, too.
Where do dragon worms live?
Four countries continue to have endemic dracunculiasis: Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan. For many years the major focus was South Sudan (independent after 2011, formerly the southern region of Sudan), which reported 76% of all cases in 2013. In 2017 only Chad and Ethiopia had cases.
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