1985
DOI: 10.3362/0262-8104.1985.039
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A simple sand filter to reduce guinea worm disease in Nigeria

Abstract: Sketch oftheftlter to remove guinea worm-carrying waterfleasfrom drinking water A group of medical students with no previous engineering experience built a sturdy demonstration filter to remove water fleas (Cyclops), which carry guinea worm disease, from drinking water.

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“…Alternatives to individual filters have been explored. Sridhar et al . (1985) tested a simple sand filtration unit placed near ponds in a rural Nigerian community.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Alternatives to individual filters have been explored. Sridhar et al . (1985) tested a simple sand filtration unit placed near ponds in a rural Nigerian community.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%