The Impact of Snail Control on Intestinal Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas in Indonesia
Abstract
Introduction: Schistosomiasis is a disease transmitted by a snail-borne trematode in humans, and domestic and wild animals. In Indonesia, schistosomiasis is caused by Schistosoma japonicum with an intermediate
host, Oncomelania hupensis lindoensis. This disease is endemic only in two districts in the Central Sulawesi Province.
Methods: A malacology survey was conducted to assess the effectiveness of snail control activities in the districts of Sigi and Poso. this study was conducted during two distinct periods: February to November 2017
and July to November 2021.
Results: The findings showed that there was a decrease in as well as a variation throughout habitat numbers, snail density, and snail infection rates between the 2017 and 2021 surveys.
Conclusion: Snail control, water-based intervention, conversion of foci areas to productive land, irrigation systems, and molluscicide were the primary causes of this reduction and variation. Therefore, integrated
snail control in endemic areas may improve infection control success.
How to cite this article:
Widjaja J, Widawati AN, Nursafingi A, Kurniawan A, Pangaribuan HU. The Impact of Snail Control on Intestinal Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas in Indonesia. J Commun Dis. 2023;55(3):14-20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202332
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