The roles of water, sanitation and hygiene in reducing schistosomiasis: a review

The roles of water, sanitation and hygiene in reducing schistosomiasis: a review

Abstract Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by infection with blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma. Transmission of, and exposure to, the parasite result from faecal or urinary contamination of freshwater containing intermediate host snails, and dermal contact with the same water. The World Health...

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Main Authors: Jack ET Grimes, David Croll, Wendy E Harrison, Jürg Utzinger, Matthew C Freeman, Michael R Templeton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Behaviour
Control
Endod
Environment
Hygiene
Sanitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0766-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0766-9

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