Modeling schistosomiasis transmission: the importance of snail population structure
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease endemic in 54 countries. A major Schistosoma species, Schistosoma mansoni, is sustained via a life cycle that includes both human and snail hosts. Mathematical models of S. mansoni transmission, used to elucidate the complexities of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04587-8 |