Guinea Worm Disease

One of the most devastating diseases around the world is Dracunculiasis (also known as Guinea Worm Disease). Although this disease can be very devastating, people who obtain it go almost a year with no symptoms. When symptoms do occur they can range from a slight fever to nausea and rashes.  A blister starts to form as well when a person is infected.  The blister is located on the lower body in 80%-90% of all cases. Although removing the worm may be a solution, it is actually a very painful process. However, if the worm breaks in the removal process severe inflammation can emerge as the dead worm degrades inside the person. 

For more on Guinea Wormd Disease: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/guineaworm/disease.html