Control of schistosomiasis in the Gezira
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 84(supl.1): 117-123, 1989. ilus, mapas
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
For the control of schistosomiasis in irrigated agricultural schemes, the inhabitants must have 1) Enough potable water. 2) Latrines. 3) Proprer health education to motivate the community to participate in the control. 4) Proper diagnostic facilities. 5) Proper availabel chemotherapy. 6) Focal mullusciciding. 7) If possible trial of biological and environmental methods control. Following the above methods, we could reduce the prevalence of schistosomiasis from over 50% to about 13%. The important achievement, is the improvement of the health of the community; therefore more production and reduced morbidity and mortality.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
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Schistosomiasis
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Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Schistosomiasis
Type of study:
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
1989
Document type:
Article
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Congress and conference
Affiliation country:
Sudan
Institution/Affiliation country:
Blue Nile Health Project/SD