Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Identify the vectors and modes of transmission of schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis.
• Describe the impact of schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis.
• Describe the symptoms of schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, and how you would diagnose and refer cases to a higher level health facility.
• Describe how you would apply prevention and control measures against schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis.