Epidemiology of bilharziasis in the Sahel and Sahara regions of Mauritania (sero-immunologic evaluation. 1973)
Monjour, L.; Niel, G.; Mogahed, A.; Sidat, M.; Gentilini, M.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique et de Ses Filiales 76(2): 157-165
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 6347416 Document Number: 213891
An epidemiological survey was carried out in 1973 in Sahara and Sahel regions of Mauritania, in order to assess the frequency and the geographical distribution of schistosomiasis. The prevalence of the infection, based on an immunological diagnosis, varied between villages, increased as a function or age, and reflected mainly the conditions of living of the inhabitants. Eradication programs were deemed suitable in certain biotopes, especially in Adrar.