World moves closer to eradicating ancient worm disease

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World moves closer to eradicating ancient worm disease - 27-03-2007, 11:20 AM

A neglected tropical disease that has afflicted people since ancient times has moved a step closer towards eradication. In early March, 12 more countries were declared guinea worm-free by the International Commission for the Certification of Dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) Eradication (ICCDE). If progress continues at this rate, in less than two years guinea worm could become the second disease after smallpox to be pushed into oblivion. [Read More]

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