Transmission of guinea worm disease

(In this graphic, a woman with guinea worm collects drinking water for her family.)

CONSIDERATIONS:

 

• Women are primarily responsible for providing water for their families. They especially need to understand the transmission and life cycle of guinea worm.

• When guinea worm comes into contact with water, it will emit its larvae.

• Anyone who drinks from a water source contaminated with guinea worm is at risk for the disease.

• People with guinea worm should not step into the water source.

* Graphic 8 corresponds directly with graphic 9 to show how easily the entire family can be contaminated.