Future Roadmaps for the Treatment of Guinea Worm Disease: Progress in Synthetic and Green Approaches.

For decades, guinea worm disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, has been a major public health concern, impacting vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia. This review gives an in-depth examination of the various therapeutic approaches used to combat guinea worm disease. This study seeks to provide a current and evidence-based summary of available treatment techniques by conducting an exhaustive examination of peer-reviewed literature, medical databases, and official health organisation publications.