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Schistosomiasis in Swaziland—a comparative study of three irrigated estates

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

James W. M. Logan
James W. M. Logan
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Centre for Overseas Pest Research College House, Wrights Lane, London W8 5SJ
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Abstract

The prevalence of schistosomiasis and the distribution of the snail intermediate hosts on three adjoining irrigated estates in the lowveld of Swaziland was investigated. The prevalence rates of Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni among estate employees was lower than anticipated and there was a marked difference between the prevalence rates of S. mansoni between estates. The reasons for this and the influence of water supplies and agricultural practice on the prevalence of schistosomiasis are discussed.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 57 , Issue 3 , September 1983 , pp. 247 - 253
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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