Zoonotic Schistosomiasis in Nigeria: The Concealed Threat to Humans Posed by Genetic Hybrid Parasites of Livestock Cattle Origin

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a water-borne parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. The disease is mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting more than 200 million people worldwide, but predominantly, about 90%, in sub-Saha...

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Main Authors: Taylor-Robinson, Andrew W., Mogaji, Hammed Oladeji, Omitola, Olaitan O., Bayegun, Adedotun Ayodeji, Ekpo, Uwem Friday
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2024
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89045
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