Background Biomphalaria pfeifferi is the world's most widely distributed and commonly
implicated vector snail species for the causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis …

Abstract In a One-Health context, it is urgent to establish the links between environmental
degradation, biodiversity loss, and the circulation of pathogens. Here we review and literally …

Although most studies of digenetic trematodes of the family Schistosomatidae dwell on
representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of …

Background Urogenital schistosomiasis, caused by infection with Schistosoma
haematobium, is endemic in Niger but complicated by the presence of Schistosoma bovis …

Background Snail-borne trematodes afflict humans, livestock, and wildlife. Recognizing their
zoonotic potential and possible hybridization, a One Health approach is essential for …

Produced amidst the still rippling effects of a pandemic and as the world experiences the
increasing burden of global warming and a rapidly changing biosphere, the second edition …

Background Schistosomiasis is responsible for the second highest burden of disease
among neglected tropical diseases globally, with over 90 percent of cases occurring in …

In recent decades, computer vision has proven remarkably effective in addressing diverse
issues in public health, from determining the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of …

Accurate detection of schistosome infections in snails is vital for epidemiologic and
laboratory studies. Traditional microscopy methods to detect schistosomes in snails are …

Background Intestinal schistosomiasis was confirmed endemic in Mangochi District, Malawi,
in May of 2018 following an unexpected encounter with discreet populations of …