<prompt> All the following are true regarding Dracunculiasis, EXCEPT:The parasites reach adulthood by 6 monthsControl of cyclops help in the spread of the diseaseMebendazole and niridazole are effective in preventing the transmission of the diseaseNo effective vaccines are available to prevent the disease  <response>: Dracunculiasis has no diagnostic test for preclinical detection, no vaccine to immune at risk community and no drug to kill any stage of the parasite. The parasites reach adulthood by about 9 - 12 months. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 223 