Assessing S. mansoni prevalence in Biomphalaria snails in the Gombe ecosystem of western Tanzania: the importance of DNA sequence data for clarifying species identification
Snails are essential for the transmission and maintenance of schistosomiasis in endemic areas, as they serve as intermediate hosts for schistosome parasites. A clear understanding of the snail species present,...
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Jared S. Bakuza, Robert Gillespie, Gamba Nkwengulila, Aileen Adam, Elizabeth Kilbride and Barbara K. Mable Tags: Research Source Type: research