The only treatment is to remove the worm over many weeks by winding
it around small stick and pulling it out a tiny bit at a time.
Sometimes the worm can
be pulled out completely within a few days, but the process usually takes
weeks or months. No medication or vaccine is available to prevent infection
. However, the worm can be surgically removed before the wound begins
to swell. Antihistamines and antibiotics can reduce swelling
and ease removal
of the worm.
