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Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects

author(s) Boelee, Eline - Madsen, H.
from International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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regions
  • Africa
  • World
  • Northern Africa
  • Middle Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Western Africa
  • Eastern Africa
citation

Boelee, Eline; Madsen, H. 2006. Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 34p. (IWMI Research Report 099) doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3910/2009.099

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Abstract

This 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.

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