A 55-year-old man from a remote village in Papua New Guinea where dracunculiasis was historically endemic asks about the Guinea Worm Eradication Progr...

Question

A 55-year-old man from a remote village in Papua New Guinea where dracunculiasis was historically endemic asks about the Guinea Worm Eradication Programme. What is the primary prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Provision of safe drinking water through bore holes, filtration of water through cloth or pipe filters, and health education to prevent infected individuals from entering water sources

Answer

Mass drug administration with ivermectin

Answer

Vaccination against Dracunculus medinensis

Answer

Indoor residual spraying

Answer

Mass treatment with praziquantel

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Guinea Worm Eradication Strategy

A 55-year-old man from a remote village in Papua New Guinea where dracunculiasis was historically endemic asks about the Guinea Worm Eradication Programme. What is the primary prevention strategy?