Molecular Characterization of Rotifers and Their Potential Use in the Biological Control of Biomphalaria

Molecular Characterization of Rotifers and Their Potential Use in the Biological Control of Biomphalaria

BackgroundSchistosomiasis is one of the most important tropical parasitic diseases worldwide. Biomphalaria straminea, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni, has invaded and spread to Southern China since 1974 and may pose enormous threats to public health. Controlling intermediate host snails...

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Main Authors: Datao Lin, Suoyu Xiang, Benjamin Sanogo, Yousheng Liang, Xi Sun, Zhongdao Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
Biomphalaria straminea
Biomphalaria glabrata
Schistosoma mansoni
rotifer
Philodina
biocontrol strategy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2021.744352/full

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