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Disrupting snail food-chain curbs parasitic disease in Senegal

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Cysto Somasis: The Most Common Parasite Disease in the World

Cysto somasis is the second most common human parasitic disease in the world behind malaria. Predominantly found in sub-Saharan Africa, but it's also endemic in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Treating an individual with cysto Somasis is relatively simple using widely available drugs - yet transmission remains high.

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