Malacological Survey and Spatial Distribution of Intermediate Host Snails in Schistosomiasis Endemic Districts of Rwanda

Background: Schistosomiasis, due to S. mansoni, is prevalent in Rwanda. However, there is a paucity of information related to the abundance, species, distribution, and infectivity of Schistosoma intermediate host snails. Methods: Snails were collected from 71 sites, including lakeshores and wetlands...

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Main Authors: Kagabo, Joseph, Kalinda, Chester, Nshimiyimana, Project, Mbonigaba, Jean Bosco, Ruberanziza, Eugene, Nyandwi, Elias, Rujeni, Nadine
Format: Online Article Text
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2023
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10303441/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37368713
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8060295

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10303441/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37368713
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8060295

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