Studies on the biology of schistosomiasis with emphasis on the Senegal river basin

Studies on the biology of schistosomiasis with emphasis on the Senegal river basin

The construction of the Diama dam on the Senegal river, the Manantali dam on the Bafing river, Mali and the ensuing ecological changes have led to a massive outbreak of Schistosoma mansoni in Northern Senegal, associated with high intensity of infections, due to intense transmission, and the creatio...

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Main Authors: Southgate VR, Tchuem Tchuenté L-A, Sène M, De Clercq D, Théron A, Jourdane J, Webster BL, Rollinson D, Gryseels B, Vercruysse J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2001-01-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma haematobium
Biomphalaria pfeifferi
Senegal river basin
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