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Epidemiology of Schistosomiasis: Determinants of Transmission of Infection

    https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848161511_0004Cited by:7 (Source: Crossref)
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    Abstract:

    The following sections are included:

    • Introduction

    • How Efficient Is Schistosome Transmission?

      • Determination of Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosome Infection

      • Transmission of Schistosomiasis in Travelers and Other Nonimmune Populations

      • Infection and Reinfection in Endemic Populations

    • Estimation of Local Transmission Potential

      • Snail Monitoring

      • Cercariometry

      • Environmental Factors Affecting Transmission

    • The Epidemiological Profile of Chronic Schistosomiasis

      • Age-Prevalence and Age-Intensity Curves

      • Contrast with Other Flukes

    • Duration of Infection

      • Adult Worm Survival in Human Populations

      • Adult Fecundity

    • Influence of Host Factors on Transmission

      • Water Contact Behavior

      • Water Contamination

      • Inherent and Acquired Host Resistance to Infection

    • Human Influence on the Ecology of Transmission

      • The Influence of Migration and Urbanization

      • The Impact of Water Source Modification

    • Conclusions

    • Acknowledgments

    • References