Publications

schistosomiasis in newly reclaimed areas in egypt. 2--patterns of transmission.	the distribution, abundance and seasonality of infected biomphalaria alexandrina and bulinus truncatus were studied for 2 years (1992-1994) in two newly reclaimed areas, namely el manayef and el-morra areas located on both sides of suez canal near ismailia city. the results confirm the occurrence of transmission of both schistosoma mansoni and s. haematobium since infected snails of both species were recovered in these areas. this consequently proves that reclamation of parts of the desert utili ...	1999	10605512
a molecular survey of biomphalaria in egypt: is b. glabrata present?	two species of biomphalaria are reported from egypt, the indigenous biomphalaria alexandrina and biomphalaria glabrata, the latter believed to be introduced during the past few decades. both are known to be excellent hosts of schistosoma mansoni, the human-infecting blood fluke common in egypt. given the concerns regarding the spread of the exotic b. glabrata, this study was carried out to get a more current picture of the status of biomphalaria in egypt. snail collections were undertaken during ...	2005	16014848