Current epidemiological status of schistosomiasis in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil

Current epidemiological status of schistosomiasis in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil

Uncontrolled peripheral urbanisation coupled with environmental degradation has affected the status of schistosomiasis in Pernambuco (PE), Brazil. This endemic disease continues to perpetuate its transmission in rural areas and has also become a cause for concern in coastal towns of the state. The l...

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Main Authors: Constança Simões Barbosa, Karina Conceição Araújo, Manuel Alexander Amarista Sevilla, Fabio Melo, Elainne Christine de Souza Gomes, Reinaldo Souza-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2010-07-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
schistosomiasis
epidemiological monitoring
endemic diseases
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