SCHISTOSOMIASIS: AGE OF SNAILS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO X-IRRADIATION

Journal Article · Fri Apr 17 00:00:00 EST 1964 · Science See Saiensu

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.144.3616.302· OSTI ID:4036791

Szumlewicz, A P

Studies on sensitivity of Australorbis glabratus to x rays have defined the chronological and physiological age at which the snail is most sensitive to radiation damage. Results showed that the dose producing 50-percent mortality at 30 days after irradiation increased with age but that at 90 days it was practically constant from 2 to 210 days of age. In view of the avaiIable data on recovery from radiation damage caused by doses from 6000 to 9000 roentgens it is suggested that doses above those causing 50% lethality at 60 days but below those causing 50% lethality for 30 days should be considered in setting up radiation barriers to cortrol snails in water-distribution systems. (auth)

• Research Organization: National Inst. of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, Md.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-18-019698
• OSTI ID: 4036791
• Journal Information: Science See Saiensu, Vol. Vol: 144; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
AGE
ANIMALS
CONTROL
DISEASES
HYDROLOGY
INFECTIONS
IRRADIATION
LETHAL DOSE
PARASITES
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIOSENSITIVITY
SCHISTOSOMA
SNAILS
X RADIATION