Development of Schistosoma mansoni in Biomphalaria tenagophila, Biomphalaria straminea and Biomphalaria glabrata Desenvolvimento do Schistosoma mansoni em Biomphalaria tenagophila, Biomphalaria straminea e Biomphalaria glabrata [PDF]
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 1995 A comparative study of the development of Schistosoma mansoni during the intra-molluscan phase was made by means of histological sections of Biomphalaria tenagophila, B. straminea and B. glabrata from Brazil.
Cecilia Pereira de Souza +2 more
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Mapping and phylogeny of Biomphalaria snail in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon: A step towards vector control and schistosomiasis elimination. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundSchistosomiasis is the world's second-most important parasitic disease affecting humans. Among the two main forms of the disease, intestinal schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni is predominant in Cameroon, where its intermediate host ...
Bakari Fadilatou Foule +9 more
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Population genetics and molecular xenomonitoring of Biomphalaria freshwater snails along the southern shoreline of Lake Malawi, Malawi [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Intestinal schistosomiasis was confirmed endemic in Mangochi District, Malawi, in May of 2018 following an unexpected encounter with discreet populations of Biomphalaria spp.
John Archer +16 more
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The Senegalese and Brazilian strains of Schistosoma mansoni exhibit high compatibility with Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Biomphalaria glabrata [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Intestinal schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma mansoni, is endemic in both Africa and South America. In Senegal and Brazil, S. mansoni is transmitted by Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Biomphalaria glabrata, respectively.
Mbéré Sarr +8 more
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Organ-specific microbiomes of Biomphalaria snails. [PDF]
Anim MicrobiomeABSTRACTBackgroundThe microbiome is increasingly recognized to shape many aspects of its host biology and is a key determinant of health and disease. The microbiome may influence transmission of pathogens by their vectors, such as mosquitoes or aquatic snails.
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Biomphalaria subprona (Martens, 1899) (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) [PDF]
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1996 A description is given of the shell, head-foot, pulmonary wall, reproductive system and radula of Biomphalaria subprona (Martens, 1899). A diagnosis between it and two other congeneric species under 10 mm in shell diameter occurring in Middle America ...
W Lobato Paraense
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New Insights Into Biomphalysin Gene Family Diversification in the Vector Snail Biomphalaria glabrata
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Aerolysins initially characterized as virulence factors in bacteria are increasingly found in massive genome and transcriptome sequencing data from metazoans.
Silvain Pinaud +19 more
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Fluorescent non transgenic schistosoma to decipher host-parasite phenotype compatibility
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Schistosomiasis is considered as a significant public health problem, imposing a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between parasites and their hosts.
David Duval +4 more
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An annotated checklist of Planorbinae (Heterobranchia, Hygrophila, Planorbidae) from northwestern Argentina [PDF]
Check List, 2021 The family Planorbidae comprises freshwater gastropods with planispiral, spiral and limpet-shaped shells. Subfamily Planorbinae sensu stricto, has a richness of almost 300 species, with some of the main genera being Biomphalaria Preston, 1910 and ...
Ximena M. C. Ovando, Giovanna F. Marchi
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Effect of Biomphalaria straminea plasma in the phagocytosis of Biomphalaria glabrata hemolymph cells [PDF]
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1998 Mollusc defensive system that discriminates self from non self molecules, include fixed cells that can trap particles like endothelial cells, reticular and pore-cells, and circulating elements (WPW Van Der Knaap & ES Loker 1990 Parasitol Today 6: 175-182).
Elizabeth Malagueño +5 more
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