Experimental Infection of the <i>Biomphalaria glabrata</i> Vector Snail by <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> Parasites Drives Snail Microbiota Dysbiosis

Experimental Infection of the <i>Biomphalaria glabrata</i> Vector Snail by <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> Parasites Drives Snail Microbiota Dysbiosis

Host-parasite interaction can result in a strong alteration of the host-associated microbiota. This dysbiosis can affect the fitness of the host; can modify pathogen interaction and the outcome of diseases. <i>Biomphalaria glabrata</i> is the snail intermediate host of the trematode <...

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Main Authors: Anaïs Portet, Eve Toulza, Ana Lokmer, Camille Huot, David Duval, Richard Galinier, Benjamin Gourbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
microbiota
bacteria
<i>Biomphalaria</i> snail
<i>Schistosoma</i> infection
immune response
dysbiosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/1084

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