The aim of the service is to assist in the diagnosis of disease and provide information on standard procedures. Users can browse concise reviews of parasites and diseases, look up laboratory procedures for parasite identification, or ask health professionals to assist in the identification of specimens. This collection of resources on Dracunculiasis includes a fact sheet and also covers the history of the disease and its impact, epidemiology, control programmes, and ongoing research and development resources.
Information is provided for both a professional and a lay audience.
Dracunculiasis Thread worms This patient information leaflet on thread worms is authored by Dr Ruth Livingstone, a general practitioner. This leaflet provides information about thread worms, symptoms, a definition, treatment available and how to prevent re-infection.