PMID: 11625622Oct 20, 2001Paper

History of the discovery of Biomphalaria occidentalis Paraense, 1981

História, ciências, saúde--Manguinhos
L C Lima

Abstract

The article addresses the discovery of Biomphalaria occidentalis Paraense, a mollusk whose shell is indistinguishable from that of B. tenagophila, natural vector of Schistosoma mansoni. This reconstruction of the history of its discovery necessarily entails reference to the professional life of malacologist Wladimir Lobato Paraense. In addition to demonstrating how essential basic biology and taxonomy are in the epidemiology of mansoni schistosomiasis, the study also focuses on the discovery process itself and the socioeconomic factors which influenced it.

References

Feb 29, 1976·Human Genetics·W R MayrH Ritter
Jan 1, 1992·Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz·N Katz
Oct 1, 1986·Revista de saúde pública·J F VazW S Rosa
Oct 1, 1987·Revista de saúde pública·J F VazL V Morais
Apr 1, 1983·Digestive Diseases and Sciences·R B OliveiraW Padovan
Jul 1, 1983·Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz·W L Paraense
Jan 1, 1982·Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz·W L Paraense, L R Corrêa
Apr 1, 1981·Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz·W L Paraense
Apr 1, 1993·Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz·L C LimaC T Guimarães

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