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Dracunculiasis Epidemiology
- Guinea worm infection is endemic on the Indian subcontinent, in the Middle East, and in central and western Africa, mainly in rural areas
- Control has been achieved through international efforts in many countries except in areas with social unrest. However, eradication remains a distant goal!
- Infection occurs by ingestion of infected copepods with the drinking water
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