Dracunculiasis

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Background

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

  • Metronidazole 750 mg TID x 5-10 days OR thiabendazole 50-75 mg/day divided BID x 3 days
  • Must also extract adult worm from skin
  • Patients with active skin lesions should stay out of potable water

Disposition

See Also

External Links

Sources

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