Prevention of Dracunculiasis

Clinical Trials for Dracunculiasis

Some of the clinical trials for Dracunculiasis include:

• Effect of Albendazole Dose on Clearance of Filarial Worms - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - DEC/Albendazole
• more clinical trials...»

Prevention of Dracunculiasis:

Because Guinea worm disease can only occur by drinking contaminated water, following these simple control measures can completely prevent illness and eliminate the disease.

• Drink clean water, free from contamination.
• Prevent persons with an open Guinea worm ulcer from entering ponds and wells used for drinking water.
• Filter water fleas from drinking water.
• Treat contaminated water sources with a chemical, such as Abate*, that kills water fleas.
  
  
  * Use of trade names is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Prevention Claims: Dracunculiasis

Information on prevention of Dracunculiasis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Dracunculiasis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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