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Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects

This research report discusses ecological aspects of schistosomiasis transmission and options for its control in irrigated areas in Africa through environmental measures. Human schistosomiasis is endemic in 46 African countries.After being infected by larvae emerging from human excreta and urine dep...

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Main Authors: Boelee, Eline, Madsen, H.
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2006
Subjects:
schistosomiasis
waterborne diseases
environmental control
ecology
public health
surface irrigation
water storage
design
irrigation programs
irrigation management
canals
velocity
snails
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39886
Summary:This research report discusses ecological aspects of schistosomiasis transmission and options for its control in irrigated areas in Africa through environmental measures. Human schistosomiasis is endemic in 46 African countries.After being infected by larvae emerging from human excreta and urine deposited in the water, freshwater snails act as intermediate hosts.

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