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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International Water Management Institute
2006
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| author | Boelee, Eline Madsen, H. |
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| description | 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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| spelling | CGSpace398862025-11-07T08:47:05Z Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects Boelee, Eline Madsen, H. schistosomiasis waterborne diseases environmental control ecology public health surface irrigation water storage design irrigation programs irrigation management canals velocity snails 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. 2006 2014-06-13T14:29:37Z 2014-06-13T14:29:37Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39886 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Boelee, Eline; Madsen, H. 2006. Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 34p. (IWMI Research Report 099) |
| spellingShingle | schistosomiasis waterborne diseases environmental control ecology public health surface irrigation water storage design irrigation programs irrigation management canals velocity snails Boelee, Eline Madsen, H. Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title | Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title_full | Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title_fullStr | Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title_short | Irrigation and schistosomiasis in Africa: ecological aspects |
| title_sort | irrigation and schistosomiasis in africa ecological aspects |
| topic | schistosomiasis waterborne diseases environmental control ecology public health surface irrigation water storage design irrigation programs irrigation management canals velocity snails |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39886 |
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