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The epidemiology of fascioliasis in Malawi part II. Epidemiology in the definitive host

Epidemiologie De La Fasciolose Au Malawi. II. Partie. Epidemiologie Chez L'Hote Definitif

La Epidemiologia De Fasciolasis En Malawi, II Parte. La Epidemiologia En El Huesped Definitivo

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The epidemiology ofFasciola gigantica Cobbold was studied in the definiti host and the epidemiological cycle was determined. The incidence of immature flukes was high in September to December and mature flukes from December to March. A survey of chronic fascioliasis was conducted covering almost the whole country. The prevalence of the disease was high in the Northern and Central Regions. Based on the epidemiological findings a control programme for the disease in Malawi was prepared.

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L'épidémiologie deFasciola gigantica Cobbold a été étudiée chez l'hôte définitif et le cycle épidémiologique déterminé. L'incidence des douves immatures est élevée de septembre à décembre et celles des douves adultes de décembre à mars. Une enquête sur la fasciolose chronique a été faite couvrant presque la totalité du pays. L'importance de la mortalité est grande dans le centre et le nord du pays.

Un programme de lutte contre cette maladie au Malawi a été préparé en fonction des résultats observés concernant son épidémiologie.

Resumen

Se estudió la epidemiología deFasciola gigantica Cobbold en el huésped definitivo, determinándose el ciclo epidemiológico. La incidencia de parásitos inmaduros fue alta de Septiembre a Diciembre y de parásitos adultos de Diciembre a Marzo. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de fascioliasis crónica en todo el país. La prevalencia de la enfermedad fue alta en las regiones norteñas y centrales. Basados en estos resultados epidemiológicos, se diseñó un programa de control para la enfermedad.

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  1. S. A. T. Mzembe

    Present address: Department of Veterinary Services, PO Box 96, Blantyre, Malawi

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  1. Central Veterinary Laboratory, Box 527, Lilongwe, Malawi

    S. A. T. Mzembe & M. A. Chaudhry

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Mzembe, S.A.T., Chaudhry, M.A. The epidemiology of fascioliasis in Malawi part II. Epidemiology in the definitive host. Trop Anim Health Prod 13, 27–33 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02237882

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