Data from a study of Guinea worm infection in northern Nigeria, 1971-1974

This data collection contains: (a) a listing of the demographic and clinical features of 563 patients with guinea worm infection collected over a period of four years (1971-1974) in northern Nigeria; (b) summary tables of the clinical features of patients with guinea worm including those with arthritis; (c) a listing of the bacteria cultured from guinea worm ulcers, and (d) a listing of the antibiotics used or treatment of guinea worm.