posted on 2024-09-05, 23:46authored byE.L. Husting
Only in recent years has it been recognised that the behaviour of many organisms, including humans, is regulated to the extent that patterns may be described quantitatively, and that useful generalisations may be produced.
The transmission of bilharziasis depends entirely upon human activities. Infection requires that humans seek out and contact water which contains snail vectors producing cercariae.
A CAJM article on the Transmission of Bilharziasis in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
History
Publisher
Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.)
Citation
Husting, E.L. (1970) Sociological Patterns and Their Influence on the Transmission of Bilharziasis. CAJM vol. 16, no.7. UZ, Avondale, Harare (formerly Salisbury) : CAJM.