A genome sequence for Biomphalaria pfeifferi, the major vector snail for the human-infecting parasite Schistosoma mansoni.

<h4>Background</h4>Biomphalaria pfeifferi is the world's most widely distributed and commonly implicated vector snail species for the causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis, Schistosoma mansoni. In efforts to control S. mansoni transmission, chemotherapy alone has prove...

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Main Authors: Lijing Bu, Lijun Lu, Martina R Laidemitt, Si-Ming Zhang, Martin Mutuku, Gerald Mkoji, Michelle Steinauer, Eric S Loker
Format: Article
Jezik:English
Izdano: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-03-01
Serija:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online dostop:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011208