Abstract
Dracunculiasis or Guinea worm disease (GWD) was reported consistently as low level transmission, including few infections in animals in Southwest Ethiopia. Despite the aggressive implementation of eradication efforts in Ethiopia, there exist signs of re-emergence. Therefore, this study was aimed to present six GWD of human suspected cases in Gog District of Anywak Zone, Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia, 2020.
Highlights
Case presentation: This study presented 6 suspected human Guinea worm disease (GWD) cases with emerging worms among 4 female and 2 male respondents
Despite GWD is considered being eradicated, this report points the re-emergence of this parasitic infection alarmingly
Regional and local health offices and other stakeholders should be aware of this disease, especially in areas where GWD was once prevalent
Summary
Dracunculiasis or Guinea worm disease (GWD) is an infection of a large nematode family caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis [1]. It is an extremely rare neglected tropical disease primarily affecting remote and impoverished communities [2]. Case presentation: This study presented 6 suspected human GWD cases with emerging worms among 4 female and 2 male respondents. All except two female respondents reported that they know the diseases emerges as a worm and hangs from persons’ skin. They had obtained Information from the radio and community volunteers. Reward provision to the report of GWD was practiced among the public residents along with treatment of pond still recent
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