Abate application practices in the Guinea worm endemic region of Gambella, Ethiopia: identification of elimination gaps

Abate application practices in the Guinea worm endemic region of Gambella, Ethiopia: identification of elimination gaps

Introduction: Guinea worm disease is caused by Dracunculus medinensis. Transmission of the disease depends on vectors (copepods). Abate applications in targeted water sources to control copepod is the main intervention. The aim of this study was to assess vector control practice in the guinea worm...

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Main Authors: Yamlak Gindola, Desalegn Getahun, Khogali Ahmed Mohammed, Edward Mberu Kamau, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Mesfin Wossen, Kassahun Demissie, Sintayehu Abdela, Gashaw Gebrewold, Girmay Hailu, Mesfin Tegistu, Akwoma Okugn, Gnkikew Gikilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
SORT-IT
Abate chemical
operational research
elimination
Guinea worm
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/15972
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