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Understanding Dracunculiasis: What is the Drug of Choice for Dracunculiasis?

5 min read
Globally, a public health campaign has brought Guinea worm disease to the brink of eradication, yet a surprising fact remains: there is no effective curative drug for this infection. In the context of dracunculiasis, the concept of a "drug of choice" is fundamentally inapplicable, with treatment focusing on manual removal and supportive care.