Schistosomiasis the most important human helminthes infection is a major source of morbidity for people in 76 countries. Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium are endemic in Saudi Arabia. The epidemiology of the disease, the snail intermediate hosts and the governmental successful control efforts are covered in the form of a review. In addition, the major challenges for control of schistosomiasis in the country are discussed.
- Wael M. Lotfy and Souad M Alsaqabi
Journal of Medical Research Institute, 2010
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