Susceptibility of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria tenagophila of the Federal District of Brazil to infection by Schistosoma mansoni

Authors

  • Carlos Everaldo A. Coimbra Jr. Universidade de Brasília; Núcleo de Medicina Tropical e Nutrição

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101981000500005

Keywords:

Schistosomiasis^i2^sDF, Bra, Schistosoma mansoni, Biomphalaria glabrata, Biomphalaria tenagophila

Abstract

The susceptibility of Bimphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria tenagophila, collected in the Federal District of Brazil, to infection by Schistosoma mansoni is here studied. The author also relates the geographical distribution of the snails' habitats and their living conditions to the source of the autochthonous cases known in the Federal District.

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Published

1981-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 5 (1981)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Coimbra Jr., C. E. A. (1981). Susceptibility of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria tenagophila of the Federal District of Brazil to infection by Schistosoma mansoni . Revista De Saúde Pública, 15(5), 485-489. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101981000500005