Guinea worm

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:case_types millions affected
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Dracunculus_medinensis
gptkbp:complications possible
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:product
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkbp:economic_impact loss of productivity
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient disease
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guinea worm
gptkbp:is_protected_by health education
clean drinking water
gptkbp:lifespan water flea
human host
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Dr._Peter_Hotez
Dr. A. Ralph Frerichs
Dr. Donald Hopkins
Dr. John F. Enders
Dr. William C. Campbell
gptkbp:public_awareness community involvement
media campaigns
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:The_Carter_Center
gptkb:Bill_&_Melinda_Gates_Foundation
gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
alternative treatments
gptkbp:side_effect disability
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:schistosomiasis
lymphatic filariasis
other neglected tropical diseases
onchocerciasis
trachoma
gptkbp:status near eradication
gptkbp:symptoms nausea
diarrhea
weeks to months
painful blister
1 year after infection
gptkbp:transmission contaminated water
gptkbp:treatment no approved medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dracunculus_medinensis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7