Abstract

Discussion of evidence for the occurrence, transmission and treatment of Dracunculiasis (guinea worm disease) in ancient Egypt. The word dqr (P. Ebers 875) is identified as describing the gradual extraction of the worm from the body by winding on a stick.

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