Vincent and Dickson discuss the life cycle and pathogenesis of Dracunculus medinensis, the filarial nematode that causes dracunculiasis, or Guinea worm disease.

Links for this episode:

• Dracunculus emerging from foot (jpg)
• Dracunculus medinensis life cycle (jpg)
• Guinea worm - WHO
• Guinea worm eradication - The Carter Center
• War against Guinea worm (YouTube)
• Caduceus vs staff of Asclepius
• Vincent and Dickson - the dogs (jpg)
• Letters read on TWiP 37