Scratching the itch: updated perspectives on the schistosomes responsible for swimmer's itch around the world
Although most studies of digenetic trematodes of the family Schistosomatidae dwell on
representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of …
representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of …
A genome sequence for Biomphalaria pfeifferi, the major vector snail for the human-infecting parasite Schistosoma mansoni
Background Biomphalaria pfeifferi is the world's most widely distributed and commonly
implicated vector snail species for the causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis …
implicated vector snail species for the causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis …
Schistosoma transmission: scaling-up competence from hosts to ecosystems
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 …
degradation, biodiversity loss, and the circulation of pathogens. Here we review and literally …
[BOEK][B] Parasitology: a conceptual approach
ES Loker, BV Hofkin - 2022 - taylorfrancis.com
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 …
increasing burden of global warming and a rapidly changing biosphere, the second edition …
Aquatic macrophytes and macroinvertebrate predators affect densities of snail hosts and local production of schistosome cercariae that cause human schistosomiasis
Background Schistosomiasis is responsible for the second highest burden of disease
among neglected tropical diseases globally, with over 90 percent of cases occurring in …
among neglected tropical diseases globally, with over 90 percent of cases occurring in …
Interactions between Schistosoma haematobium group species and their Bulinus spp. intermediate hosts along the Niger River Valley
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis, caused by infection with Schistosoma
haematobium, is endemic in Niger but complicated by the presence of Schistosoma bovis …
haematobium, is endemic in Niger but complicated by the presence of Schistosoma bovis …
Simultaneous genoty** of snails and infecting trematode parasites using high‐throughput amplicon sequencing
Several methodological issues currently hamper the study of entire trematode communities
within populations of their intermediate snail hosts. Here we develop a new workflow using …
within populations of their intermediate snail hosts. Here we develop a new workflow using …
A RAPID DIAGNOSTIC PCR ASSAY FOR THE DETECTION OF SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI IN THEIR SNAIL VECTORS
T Pennance, Y Lam, N Bigot, J Trapp… - The Journal of …, 2024 - meridian.allenpress.com
Accurate detection of schistosome infections in snails is vital for epidemiologic and
laboratory studies. Traditional microscopy methods to detect schistosomes in snails are …
laboratory studies. Traditional microscopy methods to detect schistosomes in snails are …
Identification of Snails and Schistosoma of Medical Importance via Convolutional Neural Networks: A Proof-of-Concept Application for Human Schistosomiasis
K Tallam, ZYC Liu, AJ Chamberlin, IJ Jones… - Frontiers in Public …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In recent decades, computer vision has proven remarkably effective in addressing diverse
issues in public health, from determining the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of …
issues in public health, from determining the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of …
Bulinus snails in the Lake Victoria Basin in Kenya: Systematics and their role as hosts for schistosomes
CR Babbitt, MR Laidemitt, MW Mutuku… - PLOS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
The planorbid gastropod genus Bulinus consists of 38 species that vary in their ability to
vector Schistosoma haematobium (the causative agent of human urogenital …
vector Schistosoma haematobium (the causative agent of human urogenital …