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