Prevalence and spatial distribution of Trematode cercariae in vector snails

Within different agro-ecological zones in western Kenya, 2016.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
26 March 2019
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Owiny, M, Obonyo, M, Gatongi, P, Fèvre E

Abstract

Freshwater vector snails’ distribution, infection with cercariae, preferred habitat and possible trematodiases transmission foci is not well known in Western Kenya. We sought to determine the distribution and prevalence of infection of snails per agro-ecological zone and environmental factors in vector snail habitats.

This is a publication arising from the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme.

Citation

Owiny M, Obonyo M, Gatongi P, Fèvre E (2019). Prevalence and spatial distribution of Trematode cercariae in vector snails within different agro-ecological zones in western Kenya, 2016. Pan Afr Med J. 32:142.

Prevalence and spatial distribution of Trematode cercariae in vector snails within different agro-ecological zones in western Kenya, 2016

Published 26 March 2019
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