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guinea worm disease

/ˈɡɪni wɜːrm dɪˈziːz/

Traduction: Infection parasitaire causée par le ver de Guinée (Dracunculus medinensis), transmise par l'eau potable contaminée et provoquant des cloques et ulcères douloureux lorsque le ver sort du corps.

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/ˈɡɪni wɜːrm dɪˈziːz/C1formalmedical
  • frInfection parasitaire causée par le ver de Guinée (Dracunculus medinensis), transmise par l'eau potable contaminée et provoquant des cloques et ulcères douloureux lorsque le ver sort du corps.

A parasitic infection caused by the Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis), transmitted through contaminated drinking water, leading to painful blisters and ulcers as the worm emerges from the body.

  1. Parasitic infectionC1formal

    A disease caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, transmitted through contaminated drinking water.

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    • Guinea worm disease is a painful condition that affects people in rural areas.
    • Efforts to eradicate guinea worm disease have been successful in many countries.
    • The symptoms of guinea worm disease include blisters and severe pain.