Ed's post on 25 June caught my interest.  I immediately called my vet who
was aware of such a parasite, but unaware of any infestations in Texas.
He is also a wildlife rehabber and loves raccoons, and is completely up
to date on all Zoonosis of that species.  E-mailed my contacts in Texas
Department of Health and this is my letter, Rick White, Dir., SAFE
 
 Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:25:58 EDT
 Subject: Dracunculiasis   (Guinea worm disease)
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 Dr. Mahlow, et al.  I received a post (from out of state) that this
 disease exists here in Texas, especially in East Texas.  I would
 appreciate any information that either confirms or denies this as fact.
 
 If this disease does exist and although there is no cure; what clinical
 signs and/or symptoms would be expected in either animal or human species?
 
 Thank you for any information you are able to provide,
 
 Rick White, Dir., SAFE
[Posted in FML issue 2725]