Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: Ecological aspects
Download or Read eBook Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: Ecological aspects PDF written by Boelee, Eline, Madsen, H. and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2006 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Boelee, Eline, Madsen, H. |
| Publisher | : IWMI |
| Total Pages | : 43 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789290906315 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9290906316 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: Ecological aspects by : Boelee, Eline, Madsen, H.
Book excerpt: his research report discusses ecological aspects of schistosomiasis transmission and options for its control in irrigated areas in Africa through environmental measures. Human schistosomiasis is endemic in 46 African countries.After being infected by larvae emerging from human excreta and urine deposited in the water, freshwater snails act as intermediate hosts.
