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Spatial distribution of Biomphalaria spp., the intermediate host snails of Schistosoma mansoni, in Brazil
2012
Geospatial Health
Schistosomiasis mansoni remains an important parasitic disease of man, endemic in large parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean. The aetiological agent is the trematode Schistosoma mansoni, whereas aquatic snails of the genus Biomphalaria act as intermediate hosts in the parasite life cycle. In Brazil, the distribution of Biomphalaria spp. is closely associated with the occurrence of schistosomiasis. The purpose of this study was to map and predict the
doi:10.4081/gh.2012.127
pmid:23032289
fatcat:3ycskm266je63fb2g763nsddve