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Q: _____ is the first medicine choice for the treatment of Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis).
  • A. Mebendazole
  • B. Ivermectin
  • C. Albendazole
  • D. Metronidazole
Correct Answer: Option D - Metronidazole is the first medicine choice for the treatment of Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis). Metronidazole,500 mg/day resolves the local inflammation and permits easier removal of the worm immersion in worm water promotes emergence of the worm.
D. Metronidazole is the first medicine choice for the treatment of Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis). Metronidazole,500 mg/day resolves the local inflammation and permits easier removal of the worm immersion in worm water promotes emergence of the worm.

Explanations:

Metronidazole is the first medicine choice for the treatment of Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis). Metronidazole,500 mg/day resolves the local inflammation and permits easier removal of the worm immersion in worm water promotes emergence of the worm.