Dracunculus medinensis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:analyzes funding and logistics
gptkbp:case_types millions infected
gptkbp:class gptkb:Secernentea
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Guinea_worm
gptkbp:controls filtering water
gptkbp:coordinates water fleas
gptkbp:cultural_impact folklore and myths
gptkbp:defense_mechanism emerging from skin
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:ecosystem humans and animals
gptkbp:environmental_impact water quality
gptkbp:family gptkb:Dracunculidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:William_John_Burchell
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dracunculus
gptkbp:goal 2025
gptkbp:has_education important for prevention
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:battle
focused on education
affected by infection
gptkbp:historical_event successful in some regions
gptkbp:historical_impact significant in public health
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:hosts gptkb:Person
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dracunculus medinensis
gptkbp:involved_countries collaboration among countries
gptkbp:is_popular_in historically high
gptkbp:is_protected_by clean drinking water
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to none available
gptkbp:larval_stage copepods
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan 1 year
indirect
about 1 year
gptkbp:number_of_stages subcutaneous tissue
gptkbp:occurs_in declining
gptkbp:order Spirurida
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Nematoda
gptkbp:public_awareness critical for eradication
gptkbp:receives_funding_from international organizations
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Dracunculus_insignis
gptkbp:reports_to decreasing annually
gptkbp:research ongoing studies
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:CDC
gptkbp:research_focus eradication efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Dracunculus_medinensis
gptkbp:social_responsibility community engagement
visual inspection
dracunculiasis
gptkbp:status endemic in few countries
gptkbp:successor neglected tropical disease
gptkbp:symptoms pain relief
weeks to months
nausea and vomiting
after 1 year
painful blister
gptkbp:transmission contaminated water
gptkbp:treatment no effective medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Guinea_worm_disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6