Distribution pattern of the snail intermediate host of schistosomiasis japonica in the Poyang Lake region of China

ConclusionsThe elevation of snail-infested marshlands in the Poyang Lake region ranged from 9 to 16  m. The snail distribution and habitat has moved north of the lake and to a lower altitude due to changes in the water level post dam closure. Based on the current geological features of the snail habitant focused mollusciciding should occur in snail dense northern regions with frequent bovine and human traffic. Targeting these identified ‘hotspots’ of transmission will assist in elimination efforts.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research