Guinea Worm Disease

A look at waterborne diseases in the 21sth century

Au Sable Environmental InstitutePacific Rim

2011

Causes of Waterborne Diseases

• Bacteria • Protozoa• Viruses • Parasite Eggs

Dracunculus medinensis.

Guinea Worm can grow up to 2-3 ft

GWD Blister

GWD Prevention

• Case Detection• Case Containment• Safe Drinking Water• Health Education• Community Mobilization

Reported Cases of GWD

*Southern Sudan *Mali *Ethiopia*Chad

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