Biological control of the intermediate mollusk hosts of tropical diseases. a review of the different mechanisms observed and tested in the Western Hemisphere
Soto, V.; Perera, G.
Revista Cubana de Medicina Tropical 45(2): 91-96
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0375-0760 PMID: 7984822 Document Number: 421238
A review of various methods for the biological control of tropical diseases intermediate host mollusks is presented. Our study is mainly based on experiences attained in the Western Hemisphere and, particularly, in the Caribbean.
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