Translation guide
A parasitic infection caused by the Guinea worm. In Japanese, it is referred to by its medical name or descriptive terms.
The formal name for the disease caused by Dracunculus medinensis.
Standard medical term for Guinea worm disease.
ギニア虫症は、汚染された水を飲むことで感染します。
Guinea worm disease is contracted by drinking contaminated water.
Alternate term using 'Medina worm' (メジナ虫). Less common but understood in medical contexts.
メジナ虫症は、主にアフリカで見られる寄生虫感染症です。
Guinea worm disease is a parasitic infection mainly found in Africa.
Explaining the disease in everyday language.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'infection caused by Guinea worm'. Useful when the medical term is not known.
ギニア虫による感染症は、根絶に近づいています。
The infection caused by Guinea worm is nearing eradication.