The contribution of water contact behavior to the high <it>Schistosoma mansoni </it>Infection rates observed in the Senegal River Basin

The contribution of water contact behavior to the high <it>Schistosoma mansoni </it>Infection rates observed in the Senegal River Basin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schistosomiasis is one of the major parasitic diseases in the world in terms of people infected and those at risk. Infection occurs through contact with water contaminated with larval forms of the parasite, which are released by fres...

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Main Authors: Stelma Foekje, de Vlas Sake J, Sow Seydou, Vereecken Kim, Gryseels Bruno, Polman Katja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/198

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