Spatial distribution, abundance, and infection rates of human schistosome-transmitting snails and related physicochemical parameters in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa
Onyekachi Esther Nwoko, Tawanda Manyangadze, Moses John Chimbari
Abstract
abundance, physicochemical parameters, and climatic factors. Our study described the current distribution, abundance, and infection status of human schistosome-transmitting snails in KZN province, which will contribute to informing control measure policies for schistosomiasis.
Topics & Concepts
SnailAbundance (ecology)Spatial distributionEcologyGastropodaHabitatVeterinary medicineBiologyGeographyRemote sensingMedicineParasites and Host InteractionsParasite Biology and Host InteractionsGlobal Maternal and Child Health