Schistosomiasis in a low prevalence area: incomplete urbanization increasing risk of infection in Paracambi, RJ, Brazil

Schistosomiasis in a low prevalence area: incomplete urbanization increasing risk of infection in Paracambi, RJ, Brazil

The risk of schistosomiais infection and heavy infection in the locality of Sabugo was evaluated in relation to housing in areas with different urbanization development and to residential supply with snail-infested water. Critical sanitary conditions were found in areas of incomplete urbanization, w...

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Main Authors: Marisa S. Soares, Magali G. M. Barreto, Cesar Luiz P. A. Coelho da Silva, José B. Pereira, Patrícia G. Moza, Luis Rey, Mônica S. Calçado, Adriana Lustoza, Renato Maspero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1995-08-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
schistosomiasis
Schistosoma mansoni
epidemiology
urbanization
low prevalence
risk
Brazil
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