Biomphalaria alexandrina snails as immunogens against Schistosoma mansoni infection in mice

Biomphalaria alexandrina snails as immunogens against Schistosoma mansoni infection in mice

Despite effective chemotherapy, schistosomiasis remains the second largest public health problem in the developing world. Currently, vaccination is the new strategy for schistosomiasis control. The presence of common antigenic fractions between Schistosoma mansoni and its intermediate host provides...

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Main Authors: Manal A Hamed, Sanaa A Ali, Hanan F Aly, Nagy Saba El-Rigal, Maha Z Rizk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2010-11-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Biomphalaria alexandrina
susceptible
resistant
Schistosoma mansoni
vaccine
nucleoprotein
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