Endemicity and seasonality of transmission of human schistosomiasis in Ile-Ife, south western Nigeria.
Endemicity and seasonality of transmission of Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium were studied in Ile-Ife, south western Nigeria. Transmission of S. mansoni was demonstrated throughout the year in a man-made dam, whereas transmission of S. haematobium in a stream only occurred in the dry season. This difference in the transmission patterns should be considered when incorporating community-based focal plant molluscicide application in the integrated strategy for the control of schistosomiasis morbidity.
Adewunmi
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Drug Research and Production Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Furu
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Christensen
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Marquis
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Fagbola
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001700:Biomphalaria / Q000502:physiology; D002033:Bulinus / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D004199:Disease Vectors; D005618:Fresh Water; D006801:Humans; D008975:Molluscacides; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010571:Pest Control; D015995:Prevalence; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission*; D012555:Schistosomiasis mansoni / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission*; D012621:Seasons
D008975:Molluscacides