Environmental DNA-based xenomonitoring for determining Schistosoma presence in tropical freshwaters

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that infects over 200 million people worldwide. Control measures can benefit from improved surveillance methods in freshwaters, with environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys having the potential to offer effective and rapid detection of sch...

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Main Authors: Hind Alzaylaee, Rupert A. Collins, Asilatu Shechonge, Benjamin P. Ngatunga, Eric R. Morgan, Martin J. Genner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3941-6

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