[Survey on natural nidus of Trichobilharzia in Huainan area]

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi. 2007 Feb 28;25(1):60-1.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The life cycle of Trichobilharzia sp. can be completed in Radix auricularia and domestic or wild ducks, and people can contract cercarial dermatitis through water contact. Natural nidus of Trichobilharzia exists in Huainan area.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild / parasitology*
  • China
  • Dermatitis, Contact / parasitology*
  • Ducks / parasitology*
  • Ecology
  • Humans
  • Schistosomatidae / growth & development
  • Schistosomatidae / isolation & purification*
  • Water / parasitology

Substances

  • Water