Australorbis glabratus: host of Schistosoma mansoni in Puerto Rico

Australorbis glabratus: host of Schistosoma mansoni in Puerto Rico

Collection:
Tropical Disease Motion Pictures
Series Title(s):
CDC and A Communicable Disease Center study film
Contributor(s):
United States. Public Health Service.
Publication:
[Washington, DC] : The Service, [1947]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Biomphalaria
Abstract:
Set in Puerto Rico, this film illustrates through aquarium scenes the life cycle of Australorbis glabratus, the Planorbid snail, which is the intermediate host and principal transmitting species of Schistosoma mansoni in tropical America.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
005 min.
Color:
Black and white
Sound:
Silent
Provenance:
Received: (date unknown) as a donation from United States Public Health Service.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
8700973A (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8700973A