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1Infection and Immunity Research Group, Division of Life Sciences, King's College London, Campden Hill Road, London, UK. Sheen.perrett@kcl.ac.uk
Parasitology Today (Personal Ed.)
|April 1, 1996
Summary
Molluscicides are crucial for integrated schistosomiasis control, despite past hopes for chemotherapy alone. This review covers current synthetic and natural molluscicides for combating the disease.
Area of Science:
- * Public Health
- * Parasitology
- * Tropical Medicine
Background:
- * Integrated control strategies for human schistosomiasis have evolved over 15 years.
- * Initial focus on chemotherapy alone for morbidity control has shifted.
- * Recognition of molluscicides' indispensable role in anti-schistosome programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review evidence supporting the inclusion of molluscicides in schistosomiasis control.
- * To provide an overview of existing synthetic molluscicides.
- * To highlight natural product molluscicides under investigation.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review of scientific evidence.
- * Analysis of historical trends in schistosomiasis control strategies.
- * Survey of available synthetic and natural molluscicides.
Main Results:
- * Evidence confirms molluscicides remain essential for effective schistosomiasis control.
- * Several synthetic molluscicides are currently in use.
- * Natural product molluscicides show promise and are under active investigation.
Conclusions:
- * Molluscicides are a necessary component of integrated schistosomiasis control efforts.
- * A combination of chemotherapy and molluscicide application is vital.
- * Ongoing research into novel molluscicides, particularly natural products, is important.