Snail transmitters of schistosomiasis and other mollusks of medical and economic importance at the simplício queda única hydroelectric plant, southeast Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(5): 689-694, Sept.-Oct. 2018. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION This paper presents the results of an extensive survey of freshwater mollusks in the Simplício Queda Única Hydroelectric Development area, Southeast Brazil. METHODS Mollusks were collected between 2008 and 2013. All specimens were examined for the presence of larval trematodes. RESULTS In total, 12,507 specimens classified into 16 genera were obtained. Known snail vectors of schistosomiasis and fascioliasis and exotic species were identified, and new records are reported. CONCLUSIONS No specimens parasitized by larval trematodes of medical interest were detected. However, the results reinforce the importance of surveillance in study areas vulnerable to the occurrence of schistosomiasis transmission.
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Asunto principal:
Centrales Eléctricas
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Caracoles
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Esquistosomiasis mansoni
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Vectores de Enfermedades
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Agua Dulce
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluación Económica en Salud
Límite:
Animales
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
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Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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