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Progress Toward Global Eradication of Dracunculiasis - Worldwide, January 2021-June 2022
This report describes progress during January 2021-June 2022 and updates previous reports (2,4).PMID:36417302 | DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm7147a2 (Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl...)
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - November 23, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Donald R Hopkins Adam J Weiss Sarah Yerian Sarah G H Sapp Vitaliano A Cama Source Type: research

Development and validation of a quantitative PCR for the detection of Guinea worm ( < i > Dracunculus medinensis < /i > )
by Sarah M. Coker, Erin K. Box, Natalie Stilwell, Elizabeth A. Thiele, James A. Cotton, Ellen Haynes, Michael J. Yabsley, Christopher A. ClevelandDracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) is a parasitic nematode that can cause the debilitating disease dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) in humans. The global Guinea Worm Eradication Program has led intervention and eradication efforts since the 1980s, and Guinea worm infections in people have decreased>99.99%. With the final goal of eradication drawing nearer, reports of animal infections from some remaining endemic countries pose unique challenges. Currently, confirmation of s...
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - October 7, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sarah M. Coker Source Type: research

Abate application practices in the Guinea worm endemic region of Gambella, Ethiopia: identification of elimination gaps
Conclusions: A single water source that has not been treated effectively could be a source of infection for both humans and animals. The practice of Abate application should be enhanced and monitored regularly. The documenting system should be improved for quality, timely information and action. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Dracunculiasis Eradication: End-Stage Challenges
This report summarizes the status of the global Dracunculiasis Eradication Program as of the end of 2021. Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) has been eliminated from 17 of 21 countries where it was endemic in 1986, when an estimated 3.5 million cases occurred worldwide. Only Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan reported cases in humans in 2021. Chad, Ethiopia, and Mali also reported indigenous infections of animals, mostly domestic dogs, with Dracunculus medinensis. Insecurity and infections in animals are the main obstacles remaining to interrupting dracunculiasis transmission completely.PMID:35895421 | DOI:10.4269/ajt...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - July 27, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Donald R Hopkins Adam Weiss Fernando J Torres-Velez Sarah G H Sapp Kashef Ijaz Source Type: research

Dracunculiasis Eradication: End-Stage Challenges
This report summarizes the status of the global Dracunculiasis Eradication Program as of the end of 2021. Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) has been eliminated from 17 of 21 countries where it was endemic in 1986, when an estimated 3.5 million cases occurred worldwide. Only Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan reported cases in humans in 2021. Chad, Ethiopia, and Mali also reported indigenous infections of animals, mostly domestic dogs, with Dracunculus medinensis. Insecurity and infections in animals are the main obstacles remaining to interrupting dracunculiasis transmission completely.PMID:35895421 | DOI:10.4269/ajt...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 27, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Donald R Hopkins Adam Weiss Fernando J Torres-Velez Sarah G H Sapp Kashef Ijaz Source Type: research