Dracunculiasis (guinea worm disease): eradication without a drug or a vaccine
Dracunculiasis (guinea worm disease): eradication without a drug or a vaccine
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England: The Royal Society
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England: The Royal Society
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Dracunculiasis, commonly known as guinea worm disease, is a nematode infection transmitted to humans exclusively via contaminated drinking water. The disease prevails in the most deprived areas of the world. No vaccine or medicine is available against the disease: eradication is being achieved by implementing preventive measures. These include beha...
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Dracunculiasis (guinea worm disease): eradication without a drug or a vaccine
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TN_cdi_royalsociety_journals_10_1098_rstb_2012_0146
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0962-8436,1471-2970
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1471-2970
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10.1098/rstb.2012.0146
