Impact ID | 8211 |
Impact Type | Human Health |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | The Japanese mystery snail (Cipangopaludina japonica) is a host to Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae in Taiwan, a species associated with eosinophilic meningitis. It is also capable of hosting many other parasites in Asia, some of which may infect humans. The extent of this species’ role as a host to parasites in the Great Lakes is unknown. |
Reference | 16666 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
Cost | |
Location | Taiwan |