The film indicates the causes of guinea worm infection and the consequences of an infection. The main solution to avoid an infection is to use clean safe water.
| Title | Guinea worm : the fiery serpent (video film) |
| Publication Type | Audiovisual |
| Year of Publication | 1988 |
| Authors | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -Atlanta, GA, US |
| Pagination | : VHS |
| Date Published | 1988-01-01 |
| Publisher | UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) |
| Place Published | New York, NY, USA |
| Keywords | dracontiasis, hyedvid, nigeria anambra state, ue |
| Abstract | The film indicates the causes of guinea worm infection and the consequences of an infection. The main solution to avoid an infection is to use clean safe water. In the Anambra state guinea worm is being combatted by using chemicals in water containers and by trying to prevent infected villagers from contaminating their own water supplies. Health education has also been directed at the people of the Anambra state to help them understand where the guinea worm comes from. |
| Notes | 2 copies (1 English and 1 French version) |
| Custom 1 | 245.3, 824 |
