Guinea worm life cycle (IMAGE)

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center

Guinea worm life cycle

Caption

Life cycle of Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis), showing transmission between humans, animals, and water sources. The diagram illustrates key pathways relevant to One Health interventions.

Credit

John M. Kerr，Maryann G. Delea，Minwoong Chung，Jinhua Zhao，Jesse Crawford，Maria Knight Lapinski.

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