Alharbi, Mohammad H, Condemine, Charlotte, Christiansen, Rosie, LaCourse, E James, Makaula, Peter, Stanton, Michelle C, Juziwelo, Lazarus, Kayuni, Seke ORCID: 0000-0002-6948-0087 and Stothard, J Russell
(2019)
<i>Biomphalaria pfeifferi</i> Snails and Intestinal Schistosomiasis, Lake Malawi, Africa, 2017-2018.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 25 (3).
pp. 613-615.
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Abstract
Two surveys conducted in 2017 and 2018 demonstrated Biomphalaria pfeifferi snails in Lake Malawi in Africa. Epidemiologic examination of 175 local children at 3 primary schools confirmed emergence of intestinal schistosomiasis. These findings highlight autochthonous transmission of Schistosoma mansoni flukes in Lake Malawi and the need to revise international travel advice.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Animals, Humans, Biomphalaria, Schistosomiasis mansoni, Prevalence, History, 21st Century, Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Malawi, Female, Male, Public Health Surveillance |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
Date Deposited: | 08 Oct 2019 13:09 |
Last Modified: | 14 Oct 2023 09:38 |
DOI: | 10.3201/eid2503.181601 |
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URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3057485 |