Angiostrongyliasis primary prevention

There are many public health strategies that can drastically limit the transmission of A. cantonensis by limiting contact with infected vectors. Vector control may be possible, but has not been very successful in the past. Education to prevent the introduction of rats or snail vectors outside endemic areas is important to limit the spread of the disease.^[1] There are no vaccines in development for angiostrongyliasis.

To avoid infection when in endemic areas, travelers should:

• Avoid consumption of uncooked vectors, such as snails and freshwater prawns
• Avoid drinking water from open sources, which may have been contaminated by vectors
• Prevent young children from playing with or eating live snails