👉 Dracunculus is a genus of fungi that belongs to the family Myxosphaeroidaceae. This group includes several species of fungi known for their ability to infect and grow in various host organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Dracunculiasis, also known as the "dracunculus mung bean" disease, is a parasitic fungal infection that can cause severe symptoms such as skin lesions, eye infections, and organ damage.