The Potential of Citizen-Driven Monitoring of Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Research

Schistosomiasis is a tropical parasitic disease affecting more than 200 million people worldwide, predominantly in Africa. The World Health Organization recently highlighted the importance of targeted control of the freshwater snails acting as intermediate hosts for the parasites causing schistosomi...

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Main Authors: Jef Brees, Tine Huyse, Julius Tumusiime, Grace Kagoro-Rugunda, Daisy Namirembe, Faith Mugabi, Viola Nyakato, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Casim Umba Tolo, Liesbet Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2021-07-01
Series:Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
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Online Access:https://theoryandpractice.citizenscienceassociation.org/articles/388