guinea worm: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added a photo of a female guinea worm emerging from the leg of a person suffering from guinea worm disease. | Jul 24, 2012 | ||
| Clarified text to state that guinea worm larvae are eaten by water fleas (Cyclops) and added mention of guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis). | Aug 12, 2011 | ||
| Added art showing the life cycle of the guinea worm and added a photo of a water flea (Cyclops). | Aug 12, 2011 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Nov 07, 2008 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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