Makoy Samuel Yibi and the Guinea worm

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the potential for eradicating the Guinea worm, drawing parallels with previous successful eradication efforts such as smallpox and polio. Participants explore the challenges and implications of such an endeavor.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express optimism about the possibility of eradicating the Guinea worm, citing the need for courage and perseverance.
  • Others reference historical successes in eradicating diseases like polio and smallpox to support the argument for Guinea worm eradication.
  • One participant notes that while smallpox has been eradicated, other diseases like plague remain, suggesting that not all diseases can be eradicated.
  • A later post introduces the idea that dog infections may pose a threat to Guinea worm eradication, highlighting the complexity of managing parasite reservoirs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential for disease eradication but express differing views on the challenges posed by alternate hosts and the feasibility of such efforts.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various historical examples of disease eradication, but there are unresolved questions about the specific challenges posed by the Guinea worm and the implications of alternate hosts.

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pinball1970 said:
smallpox
I assumed that was the first (and only) when OP announced ”soon another” 😉
 
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Orodruin said:
I assumed that was the first (and only) when OP announced ”soon another” 😉
Oh! I jumped in there and skipped right past it!
 

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