Some aspects of fascioliasis in Uganda
Abstract
A historical account of eventD and people associated
"vith the discovery of the life cycle of
Fasciola gigantica is given.
An account of a survey carried out throughout the
18 districts of Uganda to establish the spread of
fascioliasis and what species of !a~ciol~ is responsible
for the disease in Uganda, and the findings
of this survey is given.
Experiments on the field epidemiology of fascioliasis
are described, their results discussed ~Dd conclusions
drawn in this chapter.
In tl'..icshapter experiments on the population dynamics
of Lymnaea natalensis the snail host for
_Fasciola ~gantica are described, results of such
experiments discussed and conclusions dra~n.
In this chapter experiments demonstrating the development
of the intr8~olluscan stages of Fasciola
gigantica are described, results discussed and
conclusions dravm.
Citation
Ogambo-Ongoma, H. A(1970). Some aspects of fascioliasis in UgandaPublisher
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi
Description
Phd -Thesis