A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c42.s27.2

v3.c42.s27.2

The pathogenesis, symptoms and treatment of snāyukaroga, i.e., dracontiasis or the Guinea worm disease, 93 caused by the infestation of the human organism by a nematode, *Dracunculus medinensis* Linn., is lucidly described in the last part of the chapter on visphoṭa (55.15–19). The commentary refers to the fact that this disorder is prevalent among the inhabitants of western countries. 94