Notes on the distribution of Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) (Pulmonata, Planorbidae) in the S. Paulo State, Brazil

Authors

  • Horacio Manuel Santana Teles Superintendência de Controle de Endemias
  • Jorge Faria Vaz Superintendência de Controle de Endemias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000600007

Keywords:

Biomphalaria glabrata^i2^sgeographical distribut, Schistosomiasis mansoni, Epidemiology surveillance

Abstract

It is reported the present distribution of Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) in the S. Paulo State. The presence of this intermediate host of schistosomiasis is at the present time recorded in 27 municipalities. This snail had been identified as the most important transmissor of the disease in several places in Brazil. The probable dispersion mechanisms involved in the distribution of the snail are commented on.

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Published

1987-12-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 6 (1987)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Teles, H. M. S., & Vaz, J. F. (1987). Notes on the distribution of Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) (Pulmonata, Planorbidae) in the S. Paulo State, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 21(6), 508-512. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000600007