Schistosomiasis control in irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe.
The potential contribution by engineers to the control of schistosomiasis in irrigation schemes is examined with reference to work in Zimbabwe. In larger schemes, snail control using molluscicides has proved effective. In smaller schemes, where this is impracticable, careful design and operation may reduce transmission. Appropriate measures are currently being assessed in a pilot project.
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Hydraulics Research Limited, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008975:Molluscacides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012498:Sanitary Engineering / Q000379:methods*; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D012908:Snails; D014881:Water Supply / Q000592:standards*; D015030:Zimbabwe
D008975:Molluscacides