The Eradication of Guinea Worm in Africa

"The "fiery serpent," as it is commonly called throughout the world, has been around for centuries. It's even been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummies." (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol4no3/hopkins.htm) Have you ever heard of the Guinea Worm Disease, or wondered what it is? Dracunculus Medinensis, or Guinea Worm, is an atrocious disease that affects countries primarily in Africa and Asia. Many countries are now instigating efforts to eradicate the gruesome, …

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