Ghana General Health Risks: Schistosomiasis
Infection is transmitted by snails living in fresh water such as lakes, rivers, streams and ponds in Africa, and some countries in Southeast Asia, South America, and the Caribbean.
Schistosomiasis - Overview
Be Aware of Schistosomiasis
World Schistosomiasis Risk Chart
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Schistosomiasis risk is present in the whole country, including urban areas.
Risk of Schistosomiasis caused by: Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma mansoni
The main intermediate host snail is: Bulinus truncatus, Bulinus globosus, Biomphalaria pfeifferi
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