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Descriptor English:
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Dracunculiasis
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Dracunculiasis
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Dracunculíase
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Synonyms English:
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Dracunculosis
Guinea Worm Infection
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Tree Number:
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C03.335.508.700.750.299
SP4.001.012.118.089
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Definition English:
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Infection with nematodes of the genus Dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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coordinate with NEGLECTED DISEASES if pertinent
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History Note English:
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93; was DRACUNCULOSIS 1963-92
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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30932
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Unique Identifier:
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D004320
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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