HUMAN DRACUNCULIASIS - A RARE TROPICAL HELMINTHIASIS

The review presents current data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, interaction between the parasite and the host, the pathology of dracunculiasis with a description of rare cases of atypical course of the disease. The current status and future prospects for vector control and elimination strategies are also described. The information collected in this article is presented to raise the awareness of medical professionals in order to quickly diagnose and effectively treat patients, as well as to prevent invasion of both humans and animals. Key words: dracunculiasis, Guinea worm disease, Dracunculus medinensis, Africa, spirurida, neglected diseases.