A novel bacterial pathogen of Biomphalaria glabrata: a potential weapon for schistosomiasis control?

BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis is the second-most widespread tropical parasitic disease after malaria. Various research strategies and treatment programs for achieving the objective of eradicating schistosomiasis within a decade have been recommended and supported by the World Health Organization. One o...

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Main Authors: David Duval, Richard Galinier, Gabriel Mouahid, Eve Toulza, Jean François Allienne, Julien Portela, Christophe Calvayrac, Anne Rognon, Nathalie Arancibia, Guillaume Mitta, André Théron, Benjamin Gourbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4342248?pdf=render