What is the Biomphalaria snail's role in schistosomiasis control programmes?...

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What is the Biomphalaria snail's role in schistosomiasis control programmes?

Accepted Answer

It is the intermediate host for S. mansoni; snail control through environmental management, mollusciciding (niclosamide), and biological control is an adjunctive strategy for reducing transmission

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It is the definitive host that must be treated with praziquantel

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It has no role in schistosomiasis transmission

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It is the vector that bites humans

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It transmits S. haematobium only

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Biomphalaria Snail Control

What is the Biomphalaria snail's role in schistosomiasis control programmes?