Mathematical models of transmission dynamics and control of schistosomiasis

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Volumn 55, Issue 5 SUPPL., 1996, Pages 144-148

  Woolhouse, M E J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD   (United Kingdom)

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CONFERENCE PAPER; CONTAMINATION; CONTROL SYSTEM; HEALTH EDUCATION; INFECTION CONTROL; INFECTION RATE; LIFE CYCLE; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; PARASITE TRANSMISSION; SCHISTOSOMA; SCHISTOSOMIASIS; WATER SUPPLY;

SCHISTOSOMA;

EID: 0029799825     PISSN: 00029637     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1996.55.144     Document Type: Conference Paper

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