Modelling the historical distribution of schistosomiasis-transmitting snails in South Africa using ecological niche models.

Modelling the historical distribution of schistosomiasis-transmitting snails in South Africa using ecological niche models.

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Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by freshwater snails and is prevalent in rural areas with poor sanitation and no access to tap water. Three snail species are known to transmit schistosomiasis in South Africa (SA), namely Biomphalaria pfeifferi, Bulinus globosus and Bulinus afri...

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Main Authors: Nisa Ayob, Roelof P Burger, Monray D Belelie, Ncobile C Nkosi, Henno Havenga, Lizaan de Necker, Dirk P Cilliers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0295149&type=printable

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