Many snail species are an intermediate host for parasites that can affect humans.

Information to be included:

- Introduction about parasites, their life cycle and relation to snails.

- Dangerous parasites

- Swimmers itch

- Reducing parasites by introducing other snails

- Precautions to be taken

-- Under construction --

'Bio-agents' section, 'Snail eradication' section, 'Bibliography on the golden apple snail' section and 'Ecology' section.

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