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http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/1308787/Reportan-plaga-de-caracol-africano
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VENEZUELA: Reported plague of African snail
Regional authorities of the Ministry of Health found a proliferation of African snail on the island of Margarita, specifically in the municipalities in wet weather and mountainous Antolin del Campo, Gomez, Marcano, Diaz and Garcia. Sonia Sambl?s, regional director of Environmental Health Ministry of Health, urged people not to panic but warned that the mollusk is dispersed in the island region and caused environmental changes, health and especially for agricultural plant consumes all in its path. emphasized that although the species is an intermediate host of parasites that cause meningitis and peritonitis, among other abdominal conditions, so far there are no reports of parasitic diseases caused by these specimens. Sambl?s urged prevent tampering without protection as the substance that flows from snail can cause skin irritation when touched and denied that transmit the virus meningitis. agricultural pest. Environmental Health Director clarified that so far the African snail is considered an agricultural pest because no medical reports confirming disease transmission. "What we want is that people differ from the Guacara, a snail Creole with different characteristics "he said. said he agreed to strengthen prevention and control measures to ensure the eradication of African snail in Spartanburg.
Spanish-English translation
VENEZUELA: Reported plague of African snail
Regional authorities of the Ministry of Health found a proliferation of African snail on the island of Margarita, specifically in the municipalities in wet weather and mountainous Antolin del Campo, Gomez, Marcano, Diaz and Garcia. Sonia Sambl?s, regional director of Environmental Health Ministry of Health, urged people not to panic but warned that the mollusk is dispersed in the island region and caused environmental changes, health and especially for agricultural plant consumes all in its path. emphasized that although the species is an intermediate host of parasites that cause meningitis and peritonitis, among other abdominal conditions, so far there are no reports of parasitic diseases caused by these specimens. Sambl?s urged prevent tampering without protection as the substance that flows from snail can cause skin irritation when touched and denied that transmit the virus meningitis. agricultural pest. Environmental Health Director clarified that so far the African snail is considered an agricultural pest because no medical reports confirming disease transmission. "What we want is that people differ from the Guacara, a snail Creole with different characteristics "he said. said he agreed to strengthen prevention and control measures to ensure the eradication of African snail in Spartanburg.