Abstract
Thirty-two autochthonous cases of Schistosoma haematobium are reported from Ghore As-Safi, Karak Lowlands, Jordan. All infected persons were males (9-46 years-old). New unusual breeding sites for Bulinus truncatus are discovered. The past and current distribution of the snail intermediate host is given.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Agricultural Workers' Diseases / epidemiology*
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Agricultural Workers' Diseases / ethnology
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Animals
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Bulinus / parasitology*
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Child
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Disease Vectors*
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Egypt / ethnology
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Fresh Water
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Humans
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Jordan / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Schistosoma haematobium / isolation & purification
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Schistosomiasis haematobia / epidemiology*
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Schistosomiasis haematobia / ethnology
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Schistosomiasis haematobia / transmission
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Urine / parasitology