Dracunculiasis. An incidental diagnosis in a Saudi female

Authors

• Fayaz A. Hakim, Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahd Medical City, Main Hospital, PO Box 59046, Riyadh 11252, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 22889999 Ext. 1396. Fax. +966 (1) 22889999 Ext. 1395. Email: fayazhakim{at}hotmail.com
• Nadra N. Khan, Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahd Medical City, Main Hospital, PO Box 59046, Riyadh 11252, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 22889999 Ext. 1396. Fax. +966 (1) 22889999 Ext. 1395. Email: fayazhakim{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Dracunculiasis is a disabling, and economically crippling parasitic infestation transmitted by drinking contaminated water. Although the disease has been eradicated from most parts of the world, it is still endemic in some tropical African countries. Here we report a 65-year-old female from the southern region of Saudi Arabia with radiological evidence of heavy load of guinea worms. This case could represent the local reemergence of the disease.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1438

Last Page

1440

Recommended Citation

Hakim, Fayaz A. and Khan, Nadra N. (2007) "Dracunculiasis. An incidental diagnosis in a Saudi female," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 9, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4065