The Tails of Two Avian Schistosomes: Paired Exposure Study Demonstrates <i>Trichobilharzia stagnicolae</i> Penetrates Human Skin More Readily than a Novel Avian Schistosome from <i>Planorbella</i>

The Tails of Two Avian Schistosomes: Paired Exposure Study Demonstrates <i>Trichobilharzia stagnicolae</i> Penetrates Human Skin More Readily than a Novel Avian Schistosome from <i>Planorbella</i>

A novel schistosome from <i>Planorbella</i> snails currently known as avian schistosomatid sp. C (ASC) was recently described as being capable of causing the papules associated with swimmer’s itch. We conducted a paired study with 24 human volunteers, exposing each of their forearms to f...

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Main Authors: Nathaniel J. Anderson, Curtis L. Blankespoor, Randall J. DeJong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Planorbella</i>
Helisoma
avian schistosome
swimmer’s itch
cercariae behavior
skin penetration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/6/651

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