title: [Epidemiology of bilharziasis in the Sahel and Sahara regions of Mauritania (sero-immunologic evaluation. 1973)].
abstract: An epidemiological survey was carried out in 1973 in Sahara and Sahel regions of Mauritania, in order to assess the frequency and the geographical distribution of schistosomiasis. The prevalence of the infection, based on an immunological diagnosis, varied between villages, increased as a function or age, and reflected mainly the conditions of living of the inhabitants. Eradication programs were deemed suitable in certain biotopes, especially in Adrar.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D044383:Black People; D002648:Child; D002980:Climate; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008435:Mauritania; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000276:immunology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012737:Sex Factors; D012908:Snails / Q000502:physiology; D014171:Transients and Migrants; D044465:White People
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies
vernacular_title: Contribution à l'étude de l'épidémiologie de la bilharziose dans les régions sahéliennes et sahariennes de Mauritanie (évaluation séro-immunologique. Année 1973).