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There is no vaccine or cure for Guinea worm disease once a person has been infected. The only way to prevent the disease is to disrupt the transmission cycle of the worm. The way to do this is to protect the water supply. Victims must avoid infecting water, and people must filter or treat their water before drinking. |
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Avoid infected pools of water Filter water before drinking Sterilize water by boiling or treating Implement deep wells Ensure those infected do not enter water supplies Educate on causes, symptoms and preventative measures |
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