TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.
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TWiP 37: Dracunculiasis
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