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Snails in the Waters, Disease in the Villages
Monitoring for infectious snails in bodies of water near villages in coastal Kenya.
Credit: J. Clennon, Emory University
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Countries worldwide where people are at risk for the snail-borne disease schistosomiasis.
Credit: CDC
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People who work in rice fields are exposed for many hours to snail-infested waters.
Credit: U. Kitron, Emory University
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GIS map showing four communities in Kenya that are at high risk for schistosomiasis.
Credit: Charles King, Case Western Reserve University et al.
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Diagnosis of schistosomiasis is made by detection of parasite eggs in urine samples.
Credit: C. King, Case Western Reserve University
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Bulk containers of cans of pills of the anti-schistosomiasis drug praziquantel.
Credit: F. Richards, Carter Center
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