There is no known drug treatment for guinea worm}<b>All patients:</b><br>ffTo facilitate removal of the worm, slowly and carefully roll it onto a small stick over a period of days ffDress the wound occlusively to prevent the worm passing ova into the water ffGive analgesics for as long as necessary}<b>If there is ulceration and secondary infection give:</b><br>ffAmoxicillin 500 mg every 8 hours for 5 days Child: 250 mg every 8 hours for 5 days ffOr cloxacillin 500 mg every 6 hours for 5 days