Dracunculus medinensis, also known as the Guinea worm, is transmitted through water contaminated with infected copepods and causes an allergic ulcer associated with elevated IgE levels.
Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) is transmitted via water with infected copepods and causes an allergic ulcer with increased IgE.
| Front | Dracunculus medinensis Vector Transmission Manifestation |
|---|---|
| Back | Transmission: Water with infected copepods Manifestations: Allergic ulcer (↑IgE) |
Tags: microbiology
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