Modeling the dynamics and control of transmission of Schistosoma japonicum and S. mekongi in Southeast Asia

Korean J Parasitol. 2009 Mar;47(1):1-5. doi: 10.3347/kjp.2009.47.1.1. Epub 2009 Mar 12.

Abstract

A mathematical model for transmission of schistosomes is useful to predict effects of various control measures on suppression of these parasites. This review focuses on epidemiological and environmental factors in Schistosoma japonicum and Schistosoma mekongi infections and recent advances in mathematical models of Schistosoma transmission.

Keywords: Schistosoma japonicum; Schistosoma mekongi; control strategies; mathematical model.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Asia, Southeastern / epidemiology
  • Communicable Disease Control*
  • Disease Reservoirs / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Schistosoma / physiology*
  • Schistosomiasis / epidemiology
  • Schistosomiasis / parasitology
  • Schistosomiasis / transmission*