[Freshwater snails and vectors of schistosomiasis mansoni in Martinique (French West Indies)].
An inventory of the freshwater Molluscs in Martinique was worked out during 1972 to 1978. Each of the 19 species is shown with its main characteristics. The distribution of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biompharia straminea was studied. The epidemiological importance of these two snails is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001700:Biomphalaria; D004199:Disease Vectors; D004463:Ecology; D005618:Fresh Water; D006801:Humans; D008395:Martinique; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000635:transmission*; D012908:Snails / Q000145:classification*
Faune malacologique dulaquicole et vecteurs de la Schistosomose intestinale en Martinique (Antilles Françaises)