Dracunculus_medinensis_(Guinea_worm)_removal_(MIS_67-1563-1),_National_Museum_of_Health_and_Medicine_(4951692786).jpg


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Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) removal (MIS 67-1563-1), National Museum of Health and Medicine

Description: The blister marking guinea worm infection is visible on a patient's foot.

Dracunculus medinensis, or Guinea worm, is a nematode that infects humans and domestic animals through contaminated water.

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Photo ID: MIS 67-1563-1

Source collection: OHA 233.05: Medical Illustration Service Library, Atlas of Tropical and Extraordinary Diseases.

Repository: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Otis Historical Archives

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Author National Museum of Health and Medicine

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