EPPO Global Database

Schistosoma guineensis(SCHSGU)

Overview
Code created in: 2010-12-27

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: SCHSGU
  • Preferred name: Schistosoma guineensis
  • Authority: Pagès, Southgate & Tchuem Tchuenté

Notes

S. guineensis is the cause of schistosomiasis in West Africa. Its intermediate host is Bulinus forsskalii.